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Identify compound X in the following sequence of reactions

1

Chlorobenzene

2

Benzyl chloride

3

Benzal chloride

4

Benzotrichloride

Step-by-Step Solution

The reaction of toluene with Cl2/hvCl_2/hv leads to side-chain chlorination. The sequence shows toluene →\rightarrow benzal chloride →\rightarrow benzaldehyde. Compound X is benzal chloride (C6H5CHCl2C_6H_5CHCl_2).

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