Question

Consider the following sequence of reactions:
$PhC{O}_{2}H\stackrel{1.PC{l}_5}{\underset{2.N{H}_3}{\to }}A\stackrel{1.P_4{O}_{10}.heat}{\underset{2.H_2/Ni}{\to }}B$. The final product (B) is?

• A. Benzonitrile
• B. Benzylamine
• C. Aniline
• D. Benzamide

Answer 1

The correct option is A Benzonitrile

In this reaction benzonitrate is being form. benzonitrate is a chemical compound with the formula $C_6{H}_5\left(CN\right)$ . This is a aromatic organic compound with a colorless liquid & a sweet almond odour..It is prepared by ammoxidation of toluene it is a very useful solvent a versatile pressure to many derivatives.