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in Class 12 by kratos

Benzamide on treatment with POCI3 gives

(a) aniline

(b) benzonitrile

(c) chlorobenzene

(d) benzyl amine

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Best answer

Correct option (b) benzonihile

Explanation:

Benzamide on treatment with POCI3gives benzonitrile (phenyl cyanide) because in this reaction POCI3 acts as dehydrating agent and on dehydration of benzamide, benzonitrile is obtained,

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