Benzamide on treatment with $P O C l_{3}$ gives:

Aniline

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Benzonitrile

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Chlorobenzene

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Benzyl amine

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Solution

The correct option is B Benzonitrile
Benzamide on treatment with phosphorous oxy chloride $P O C l_{3}$ gives benzonitrile.
$P O C l_{3}$ acts as a dehydrating agent.

Option B is correct.

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