AIIMS2012Chemistry-Aromatic Compounds

AIIMS 2012 Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Nitrobenzene (PhNO₂) Zn+NH4Cl\xrightarrow{Zn + NH_4Cl} P. P will be

A

C₆H₅NH₂

B

C₆H₅NHOH

C

C₆H₅-N=O

D

C₆H₆

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In neutral medium, nitrobenzene reduces to phenyl hydroxylamine.

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