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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Nitrobenzene undergoes reduction with zinc and KOH to give
Options
A Aniline
B Hydrazobenzene
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C Azobenzene
D None of these
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nitrobenzene with zinc and KOH (alkaline medium) gives hydrazobenzene (C6H5-NH-NH-C6H5). Under acidic conditions, aniline is formed.

Hint

What product is formed from nitrobenzene reduction in alkaline medium?

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