A mixture of benzaldehyde and aniline gives different reaction under different pH conditions. Identify the incorrect statement:
A
At pH 5-6, (weak acidic) the major product is anilinium salt.
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B
At pH 10 (strong basic), the major product is imine.
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C
At pH 1, the (strong acidic), the major product is benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol.
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D
At pH (5-6) the product is formed by addition elimination mechanism.
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Solution
The correct options are A At pH 5-6, (weak acidic) the major product is anilinium salt. B At pH 10 (strong basic), the major product is imine. C At pH 1, the (strong acidic), the major product is benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol.