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 $