Question

Benzaldehyde reacts with Ammonia to form

• A. Urotropine
• B. Hydrobenzamide
• C. Ammonium chloride
• D. Benzaldehyde ammonium

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Hydrobenzamide

Explanation of the correct answer:

The correct answer is option B:

1. The simplest member of the aromatic aldehydes, benzaldehyde (${\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{CHO}$), is found naturally as the glycoside amygdalin.
2. It is primarily utilized in the production of colors, cinnamic acid, and other organic compounds and, to a lesser extent, of fragrances and flavoring agents.
3. Ammonia and benzaldehyde combine to form Hydrobenzamide.

Hence, option B is correct.
Benzaldehyde reacts with Ammonia to form Hydrobenzamide.