Identify the reactions which give aniline as the major product. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- C and D only
- A and B only
- B and D only
- A and C only
Answer
(3) B and D only
Solution
A: Reduction of benzonitrile with LiAlH4 yields benzylamine (PhCH2NH2).
B: Hoffmann bromamide degradation of benzamide gives aniline (PhNH2).
C: NaBH4 does not reduce aromatic nitro compounds to aniline.
D: Acidic hydrolysis of acetanilide gives aniline and acetic acid.
Thus, reactions B and D yield aniline as the major product.
Answer: (3)