Benzamide on treatment with POCI3 gives
(a) aniline
(b) benzonitrile
(c) chlorobenzene
(d) benzyl amine
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,