Identify the reactions which give aniline as the major product. A. C₆H₅–CN —LiAlH₄→ B. C₆H₅–CONH₂ —KOH, Br₂→ C. C₆H₅–NO₂ —NaBH₄→ D. C₆H₅–NH–CO–CH₃ —HCl, H₂O, Δ→ Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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[Solution from source] Hofmann bromamide degradation of benzamide gives aniline, and acid hydrolysis of acetanilide gives aniline. LiAlH₄ reduces benzonitrile to benzylamine, and NaBH₄ does not reduce an aromatic nitro group. Answer (3).

Q. Identify the reactions which give aniline as the major product. A. C₆H₅–CN —LiAlH₄→ B. C₆H₅–CONH₂ —KOH, Br₂→ C. C₆H₅–NO₂ —NaBH₄→ D. C₆H₅–NH–CO–CH₃ —HCl, H₂O, Δ→ Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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