MCQ
The conversion, $PhCN \to PhCOCH_3,$ can be achieved most conveniently by  reaction with
  • $CH_3MgBr$ followed by hydrolysis
  • B
    $I_2 - NaOH, CH_3I.$
  • C
    dil. $H_2SO_4$ followed by reaction with $CH_2N_2$
  • D
    $LAH$ followed by reaction with $CH_3I$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$CH_3MgBr$ followed by hydrolysis
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