Q.

Benzene diazonium chloride on reaction with KCN in the presence of CuCN yields X. X on hydrolysis yields Y. Y can also be obtained from

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a

Toluene by nitration

b

Toluene by the action of Cl2/FeCl3

c

Toluene by sulphonation

d

Toluene by oxidation by KMnO4

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

C6H5ClKCN+CuCNC6H5CN (X)

C6H5CNH2OC6H5COOH (Y)

And this Y, benzoic acid can also be obtained by the reaction of toluene by oxidation of KMnO4.

C6H5CH3KMnO4C6H5COOH

Therefore, option B is correct.

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