How will you convert benzaldehyde into Benzoic acid compounds? More than one steps may be required.
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By following the below two steps, you can convert benzaldehyde into Benzoic acid compounds.
Step 1:
Use the potassium hydroxide along with the benzaldehyde. You will get the output as benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate.
Step 2: Keep aside the benzyl alcohol and use the sodium benzoate along with the Hydrochloric acid. You will now get the benzoic acid.
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