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How is benzoic acid converted to aniline and benzylamine? |
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Answer» Solution :BENZOIC acid on heating with ammonia gives benzamide which PRODUCES aniline with BROMINE and alkali. `C_(6)H_(5)COOH + NH_(3) overset(Delta)rarr C_(6)H_(5)CONH_(2) underset(NaOH)overset(Br_(2))rarr C_(6)H_(5)NH_(2)` Benzyl amine is formed when benzamide is reduced. `C_(6)H_(5)CONH_(2) overset(LiAlH_(4))rarr C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)NH_(2)` |
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