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Which of the following reactions converts benzaldehyde to benzophenone?

Benzaldehyde reacts with a Grignard reagent followed by hydrolysis to form benzophenone. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII)Topic: Mole concept, atomic structure, chemical formulas like H₂O, CO₂, CH₃CH₂NH₂ and periodic trends.

Which reaction is used to prepare benzophenone from benzoyl chloride?

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.

Which reaction converts benzene to benzophenone?

Friedel-Crafts acylation introduces a ketone functional group into benzene. 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: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom and Periodicity, Topic: Mole concept, atomic models and periodic trends.