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MHT CET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Identify reagent used for preparation of benzophenone from benzonitrile?

  1. A \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{MgBr}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgCl}\) (in dry ether)
  3. C \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{Cd}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{AlH}(\mathrm{i}-\mathrm{Bu})_2\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{MgBr}\)

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