Compound ' A ' is obtained by the reaction of benzyl chloride with magnesium metal in dry ether followed by treatment with water. What is the compound ' A prime ?

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Compound ' A ' is obtained by the reaction of benzyl chloride with magnesium metal in dry ether followed by treatment with water. What is the compound ' A prime ? (A) Toluene (B) Benzyl alcohol (C) Phenol (D) Benzene

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When benzyl chloride is reacted with magnesium metal in the presence of dry ether, then benzyl magnesium chloride is formed. On further treating with water, toluene is formed which is compound ' A '.

Q. Compound ' $A$ ' is obtained by the reaction of benzyl chloride with magnesium metal in dry ether followed by treatment with water. What is the compound ' $A^{'}$ ?

Toluene

Benzyl alcohol

Phenol

Benzene

Benzaldehyde

When benzyl chloride is reacted with magnesium metal in the presence of dry ether, then benzyl magnesium chloride is formed. On further treating with water, toluene is formed which is compound ' $A$ '.

Q. Compound ' A ' is obtained by the reaction of benzyl chloride with magnesium metal in dry ether followed by treatment with water. What is the compound ' A′ ?