The reaction of benzyl chloride with sodium cyanide followed by reduction with hydrogen in the presence of nickel gives

Question

The reaction of benzyl chloride with sodium cyanide followed by reduction with hydrogen in the presence of nickel gives (A) β-phenylethylamine (B) N-isobutylaniline (C) benzylamine (D) aniline.

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Correct answer is (a) β-phenylethylamine

Q. The reaction of benzyl chloride with sodium cyanide followed by reduction with hydrogen in the presence of nickel gives

$β$ -phenylethylamine

$N$ -isobutylaniline

benzylamine

aniline.

Correct answer is (a) $β$ -phenylethylamine