Question

How to convert toluene to chloro aceto phenol?

Answer 1

Answer:

First toluene is converted to benzoic acid(by KMnO4/OH-). Then it undergoes acid catalysed esterification to form phenyl benzoate. Then, on addition of NaOH, it gives phenol and sodium benzoate. Toluene can be treated with CrO2Cl2 and be converted into benzaldehyde.