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The deamination of Ph2C(OH)CH2NH2 with NaNO2−HCl gives a product (P), which on oxidation gives benzoic acid only. Identify the product (P).

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PhCH2CH2Ph
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PhO||CCH2Ph
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PhO||CO||CPh
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PhCH2NHPh
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Solution

The correct option is A PhCH2CH2Ph
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. (PhCOOH)
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