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The reaction of benzyl chloride with sodium cyanide followed by reduction with hydrogen in the presence of nickel gives |
n-isobutylaniline β-phenylethylamine Aniline Benzylamine |
β-phenylethylamine |
The correct answer is (2) β-phenylethylamine. The reaction of benzyl chloride with sodium cyanide followed by
Aniline and benzylamine are not formed in this reaction. Aniline is formed when benzyl chloride is directly reduced with hydrogen in the presence of nickel. Benzylamine is formed when benzyl chloride is reacted with ammonia in the presence of a catalyst. |