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What is the product of the benzoylation of aniline in the presence of aqueous NaOH?(a) N-Ethylethanamide(b) N-Ethylbenzamide(c) N-Phenylethanamide(d) N-PhenylbenzamideThe question was posed to me in an online interview.Asked question is from Amines Chemical Reactions in portion Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (d) N-Phenylbenzamide

Explanation: AMINES REACT with benzoyl CHLORIDE (C6H5COCl) in the PRESENCE of a base to form benzoyl DERIVATIVES in which the C6H5CO^– group is introduced. This is called benzoylation reaction.



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