The product formed by the reaction of chlorine with benzaldehyde in the absence of a catalyst is

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The product formed by the reaction of chlorine with benzaldehyde in the absence of a catalyst is (A) chlorobenzene (B) benzyl chloride (C) benzoyl chloride (D) o-chlorobenzaldehyde.

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Correct answer is (c) benzoyl chloride

Q. The product formed by the reaction of chlorine with benzaldehyde in the absence of a catalyst is

chlorobenzene

benzyl chloride

benzoyl chloride

$o$ -chlorobenzaldehyde.

Correct answer is (c) benzoyl chloride