Question

How will you convert benzaldehyde into ∝-hydroxyphenylacetic acid compounds? More than one steps may be required.

Answer 1

By following the two steps given below, you can convert the benzaldehyde into ∝-hydroxyphenylacetic acid compounds.

Step 1:

In this step 1, treat the benzaldehyde along with the Hydrogen cyanide, you will get the output as C6H5CH(OH)CN.

Step 2:

In this step 2, treat the obtained C6H5CH(OH)CN with the H20/H+.

Finally, this reaction will bring you the ∝-hydroxyphenylacetic acid as the output.