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\[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}C{{H}_{3}}\xrightarrow[{}]{Cr{{O}_{2}}C{{l}_{2}}}Z\] In the given sequence Z is:

A)  benzaldehyde

B)  toluic acid

C)  phenyl acetic acid

D)  benzoic acid

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

 Toluene is oxidised to benzaldehyde in presence of chromyi chloride. This reaction is called Etards reaction.