Hydrolysis of benzamide gives P. P is:

Benzene

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Benzoic acid

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Phenol

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Benzaldehyde

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Solution

The correct option is B Benzoic acid
The nitrile on acidic hydrolysis produces carboxylic acid.
The reaction passes through an amide intermediate which on acidic or alkaline hydrolysis produces carboxylic acid.

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