How is aniline obtained from benzoic acid?
Answer: C₆H₅COOH →NH₃,Δ→ C₆H₅CONH₂ →Br₂/KOH (Hofmann)→ C₆H₅NH₂.
Solution
(Hofmann bromamide degradation removes the carbonyl carbon).
CBSE Class 12 Board · 2005 · All India Compartment · Subjective
CBSE Class 12 · 2005 · All India Compartment · Compounds Containing NitrogenVery Short Answer
(Hofmann bromamide degradation removes the carbonyl carbon).
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