Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 37
Question: Benzamide on reaction with $ POCl_3 $ gives
Options:
A) aniline
B) chlorobenzene
C) benzylamine
D) benzonitrile
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] ( $ POCl_3 $ ) is a dehydrating agent. Hence $ C_6H_5CONH_2\xrightarrow{POCI_3}C_6H_5CN+H_2O $