The product (Y) in the benzoylation of aniline is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → $C_6H_5NHCOC_6H_5$
Benzoylation is an acylation reaction in which benzoyl chloride reacts with amines to form amides. Aniline reacts with benzoyl chloride to form: Benzanilide
Reaction: C₆H₅NH₂ + C₆H₅COCl → C₆H₅NHCOC₆H₅ + HCl