JEE Main Chemistry question
[IIT 2004] Benzamide, on reaction with POCl₃, gives
Answer: (D)
Solution
POCl₃ (like P₂O₅ or SOCl₂) dehydrates a primary amide, removing the elements of water from –CONH₂ to give the nitrile: C₆H₅CONH₂ → C₆H₅C≡N.
[IIT 2004] Benzamide, on reaction with POCl₃, gives
POCl₃ (like P₂O₅ or SOCl₂) dehydrates a primary amide, removing the elements of water from –CONH₂ to give the nitrile: C₆H₅CONH₂ → C₆H₅C≡N.