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STANDARD Chemistry Hofmann Bromamide Reaction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

What is the end product in the following sequence of reactions? COOH → PCl₅ → 2NH₃ → Br₂/KOH

Question diagram
A

Aniline

B

Phenol

C

Benzene

D

Benzenediazonium chloride

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The sequence involves converting benzoic acid to benzoyl chloride, then to benzamide, and finally to aniline through Hofmann bromamide degradation.

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