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Why the oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde with CrO3 is carried out in the presence of acetic anhydride.

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If acetic anhydride is not used we will get benzoic acid. Acetic anhydride used to prevent oxidation of benzaldehyde to benzoic acid.

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