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Benzophenone is synthesized using the Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction, where benzoyl chloride reacts with benzene in the presence of AlCl₃. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Chemistry topic covering principles and examples as per NCERT.
Rosenmund reduction (H₂,Pd/BaSO₄) reduces acyl chlorides to aldehydes. Benzoyl chloride (C₆H₅COCl) yields benzaldehyde (C₆H₅CHO).
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 12: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids > Topic: Reactions due to α-Hydrogen - Aldol, Cannizzaro and Acidity of Carboxylic Acids
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