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Toluene on treatment with chromic oxide in presence of acetic anhydride at \( 273{-}283\,K \) gives compound (X). Compound (X) on hydrolysis with aqueous acid gives compound (Y). The compounds (X) and (Y) are respectively

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Chromic oxide + acetic anhydride → protected aldehyde intermediate.
Updated On: Apr 21, 2026
  • Benzylidene diacetate and phenol
  • Benzyl alcohol and benzene
  • Benzylidene diacetate and benzaldehyde
  • Benzene and phenol
  • Benzaldehyde and phenol
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The Correct Option is C

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