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By which of the following reactions can Benzaldehyde not be prepared?

  1. A
    Toluene +
  2. B
    Benzoyl chloride +
  3. C
    Benzene +
  4. D
    Benzoic acid +

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Option (4) is the Clemmensen reduction, which reduces carbonyl groups () of aldehydes/ketones to alkanes (). It does not reduce carboxylic acids to aldehydes.

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By which of the following reactions can Benzaldehyde not be prepared?
A
Toluene +
B
Benzoyl chloride +
C
Benzene +
D
Benzoic acid +

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