TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Benzaldehyde can be converted to benzonitrile by treatment with

A \(\mathrm{NH}_3\)
B \(\mathrm{NH}_3\) followed by reaction with \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{SO}_2 \mathrm{Cl}\)
C \(\mathrm{NH}_2 \mathrm{OH}\) followed by reaction with acetic anhydride
D \(\mathrm{NH}_2 \mathrm{OH}\)

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Correct Answer

(C) \(\mathrm{NH}_2 \mathrm{OH}\) followed by reaction with acetic anhydride

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Detailed explanation

When benzaldehyde reacts with \(\mathrm{NH}_2 \mathrm{OH}\) (hydroxyl amine) then oxime is formed. Further oxime gives benzonitrile on heating. \(\text { Thus, option (3) is correct. }\)

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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