An organic compound A has the molecular formula of C7H6O. When A is treated with NaOH followed by acid hydrolysis, it gives two products, B and C. When B is oxidised, it given A, When A and C are each treated separately with PC15, they give two different organic products D and E.
(i) Identify A to E.
(ii) Give the chemical reaction A is treated with NaOH and name the reaction.
A’ can be an aldehyde with the absence of α-Hydrogen because ‘A’ gives Cannizzaro Rxn. Hence
C7H6O = C6H5CHO


 
								 
								 
								

