Question

Convert benzyl chloride to benzyl alcohol

Answer 1

Answer: The conversion is given below.

Explanation:

Benzoyl chloride is the compound having $-CH_2Cl$ group attached to the benzene ring and benzoyl alcohol is the compound having $-CH_2OH$ group attached to the benzene ring.

For this conversion to take place, benzyl chloride is treated with aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide, it leads to the formation of benzoyl alcohol.

The equation for this conversion is given in the image attached below.