Q26 / 110 · VITEEE 2022 · Chemistry

In the given reaction, Figure
\(\mathrm{X}\)-stands for

  • Correct answer
    A
    \(-\mathrm{NH}_2\)
  • B
    \(\mathrm{SnCl}_2\)
  • C
    \(-\mathrm{Cl}\)
  • D
    \(-\mathrm{NH}_3{ }^{+} \mathrm{Cl}^{-}\)

Solution

Nitrobenzene is reduced to aniline in the presence of \(\mathrm{Sn} / \mathrm{HCl}\). Figure
Hence, option (a) is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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