Question

How will you convert benzaldehyde into Benzophenone compounds? More than one steps may be required.

Answer 1

Answer:

You can convert benzaldehyde into Benzophenone compounds by following the Grignard reaction along with the oxidation process.

Explanation:

Step 1:

Add the phenylmagnesium bromide along with the benzaldehyde, you will get the output as diphenylmethanol.

Step 2:  

Add the chromyl chloride now along with the obtained diphenylmethanol, this will help you get the desired benzophenone.