Depending upon the nature of the reducing agent, the reduction of nitrobenzene under basic condition may give :

aniline

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azobenzene

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azoxybenzene

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hydrazobenzene

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Solution

The correct options are
B azobenzene
C azoxybenzene
D hydrazobenzene

When nitrobenzene is reduced in an alkaline medium, nitrosobenzene and phenylhydroxylamine are obtained.

These intermediates react to form azoxybenzene.

Azoxybenzene on further reduction form azobenzene and hydrazobenzene.

Option B, C and D are correct.

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