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Benzoic acid on treatment with hydrazoic acid (N3H) in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid gives :

A
benzamide
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sodium benzoate
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aniline
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C6H5CON3
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Solution

The correct option is C aniline
Benzoic acid on treatment with hydrazoic acid (N3H) in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid gives aniline.

This reaction is called Schmidt reaction. It involves an isocyanate intermediate.

Option C is correct.

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