Benzaldehyde from Toluene and Benzene

Benzaldehyde can be synthesized from toluene or benzene using the following steps: The overall reaction can be represented as follows: Toluene/Benzene + Oxidizing Agent → Benzyl Alcohol → Oxidizing Agent → Benzaldehyde Note that this reaction requires careful handling of strong oxidizing agents, which can be dangerous if not handled properly. It is recommended to…