NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
An aromatic compound 'A' undergoes a reaction with aqueous ammonia followed by heating to form compound 'B'. Compound 'B' is then treated with Br2 and KOH to yield compound 'C' with molecular formula C6H7N. Which of the following represents the correct structure of compound 'C'?
Aniline
Acetanilide
Phenylamine
Benzylamine
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The reaction sequence described leads to the formation of aniline (C6H5NH2) from the starting aromatic compound through the Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction, as indicated by the molecular formula C6H7N.
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