wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Write only reactions for the preparation of benzophenone from benzonitrile.

Open in App
Solution

The hydrolysis of benzonitrle gives benzoic acid. Decarboxylation, upon heating with soda lime, converts benzoic acid into benzene. Friedel Crafts Acylation with benzoyl chloride in presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride gives benzophenone.
844372_794853_ans_67336271e1c640d087ed7f1be36a95b9.png

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Synthesis of Carbonyls
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon