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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Aniline is prepared by
Options
A the reaction of benzene with ammonia
B the reduction of nitrobenzene with Sn/HCl
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C the dehydrogenation of nitrobenzene
D the reaction of nitrobenzene with I2/NaOH
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aniline is industrially prepared by the reduction of nitrobenzene using Sn/HCl (or other reducing agents like Fe/HCl).

Hint

How is aniline prepared from nitrobenzene?

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