Discussion Forum



1)

 Benzaldehyde can be converted to benzonitrile by treatment with


A) $NH_{3}$

B) $NH_{3}$ followed by reaction $C_{6}H_{5}SO_{2}Cl$

C) $NH_{2}OH $ followed by reaction with acetic anhydride

D) $NH_{4}OH$

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

 When benzaldehyde reacts with $NH_{2}OH$ (hydoxyl amine)  then oxime is formed . Further oxime gives benzonitrile  on heating 

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 Thus, option (c) is correct