Question

Aniline reacts with which of these to form Schiff base?

• A. Acetic acid
• B. Benzaldehyde
• C. Acetone
• D. $N{H}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Both aliphatic and aromatic primary amines react with aldehydes and ketones catalysed by an acid to form azomethines called Schiff's base or anils.