Consider the following sequence of reactions. {\C}_6 {\H}_5 {\COONa} \xrightarrow↙\stackrel{\NaO{/}{∆}\CaO} {\X} \xrightarrow[\text{ Anhy. ]{} {\AlCl} {\Cl}_3}^{{ {\CO}+ {\HCl}}} {\Y} {────▶}_{{\NaOH}}^{{\text{ conc. }}} {\A}+ {\B}.If A is the reduction product of Y , what is B ? [AP EAPCET 23 May 2025 S2]

Correct Answer is : Sodium salt of benzoic acid

Aldehyde and Ketone

Section: Chemistry

Question : 3 of 17

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Consider the following sequence of reactions.

C6H5‌COONa‌

NaO‌/‌CaO

───────▶

∆

‌X‌

CO+HCl

───────▶

‌ Anhy. ‌AlCl‌Cl3

‌Y‌

‌ conc. ‌

────▶

NaOH

‌A+B.

If A is the reduction product of Y , what is B ?

[AP EAPCET 23 May 2025 S2]

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