Which of the following statements about benzyl chloride is incorrect?

  • A
    It is less reactive than alkyl halides
  • B
    It can be oxidised to benzaldehyde by boiling with copper nitrate solution
  • C
    It is a lachrymatory liquid and answers Beilstein's test
  • D
    It gives a white precipitate with alcoholic silver nitrate

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