JEE Main 2022 — Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Question with Solution
JEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 2)
Question
The reagent, from the following, which converts benzoic acid to benzaldehyde in one step is
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Step-by-step explanation
When benzoic acid is heated with formic acid in presence of , benzaldehyde is obtained.
The reaction is given below, along with benzaldehyde, carbondioxide and water are also obtained.
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