AIIMS2006Chemistry-Aromatic Compounds

AIIMS 2006 Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Nitrobenzene on treatment with zinc dust and aqueous ammonium chloride gives

A

C₆H₅N ≡ N - C₆H₅

B

C₆H₅NH₂

C

C₆H₅NO

D

C₆H₅NHOH

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

When reduced with a neutral reducing agent like zinc dust and aqueous ammonium chloride, nitrobenzene gives phenyl hydroxyl amine.

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