Question

An organic compound P on reduction gives compound Q which on reaction with chloroform and potassium hydroxide forms R. The compound R on catalytic reduction gives N-methylailine. The compound P is
A. nitrobenzene
B. nitromethane
C. methylamine
D. aniline

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
`Ph-NO_(2) overset("Reduction")rarr underset((Q))(Ph-NH_(2))+CHCl_(3)+KOH rarr underset((R))(PH-NC) overset("Reduction")rarr PH-NH-CH_(3)`