The deamination of Ph2C(OH)CH2NH2 with NaNO2−HCl gives a product (P), which on oxidation gives benzoic acid only. Identify the product (P).
A
Ph−CH2−CH2−Ph
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B
Ph−O||C−CH2−Ph
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C
Ph−O||C−O||C−Ph
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D
Ph−CH2−NH−Ph
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Solution
The correct option is APh−CH2−CH2−Ph In this reaction NaNO2 along with HCl is used which is mainly used for diazotization reaction. It converts aromatic amine into a diazonium ion. This is followed by its oxidation which leads to the formation of benzoic acid. (Ph−COOH)