Aliphatic Compounds Containing Nitrogen - Result Question 21
####22. Benzamide on treatment with $POCl _3$ gives
(a) aniline
(b) benzonitrile
(c) chlorobenzene
(d) benzyl amine
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 22. (b)
Solution:
- $C _6 H _5-\stackrel{O}{C}-NH _2 \xrightarrow{POCl _3} C _6 H _5-C \equiv N+H _2 O$
$POCl _3$ brings about dehydration of primary amide.
