AIIMS2002Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2002 Chemistry Schiff's Base Formation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In the reaction : C₆H₅CHO + C₆H₅NH₂ → C₆H₅N = HC₆H₅ + H₂O, the compound C₆H₅N = HC₆H₅ is known as

A

aldol

B

Schiff's base

C

Schiff's reagent

D

Benedict's reagent

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In the given reaction aldehyde (C6H5CHO) reacts with aniline (C6H5NH2), they form amine.

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