What is the expected product,A,of the following reaction sequence?
A)Benzyl formate
B)Phenylacetic acid
C)Benzenesulfonic acid
D)1-Chloro-1-phenyl acetic acid
E)Dibenzylketone

Question

What is the expected product,A,of the following reaction sequence? 
A)Benzyl formate 
B)Phenylacetic acid 
C)Benzenesulfonic acid 
D)1-Chloro-1-phenyl acetic acid 
E)Dibenzylketone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given reaction sequence involves the following steps:
1. Benzene is reacted with propionyl chloride and AlCl3 to form phenylpropanoyl chloride.
2. The obtained phenylpropanoyl chloride is then reduced using LiAlH4 to form phenylpropanol.
3. Oxidation of phenylpropanol with Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4 yields phenylacetic acid.
Thus, the expected product is phenylacetic acid (Option B).

What Is the Expected Product,A,of the Following Reaction Sequence