Question

Benzamide on treatment with $POC{l}_3$ gives:

• A. Aniline
• B. Benzonitrile
• C. Chlorobenzene
• D. Benzyl amine

Answer 1

The correct option is B Benzonitrile

$POC{l}_3$ acts as dehydrating agent.
$Ph-\underset{\underset{O}{|}|}{C}-N{H}_2\underset{-H_{2}O}{\overset{POC{l}_3}{\to }}Ph-C\equiv N\left(Benzonitrile\right)$