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Propose a possible synthesis of benzaldehyde starting from toluene and any inorganic or organic compounds

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Step-by-step explanation:

Benzaldehyde can be prepared from toluene through Etard reaction .In this reaction benzaldehyde is treated with reagent chromyl chloride ( CrO₂Cl₂ ) which oxidises it to benzaldehyde.

to form benzaldehyde .

CrO₂Cl₂

C₆H₅CH₃ -----------------------> C₆H₅CHO

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