Chapter 20, Problem 23P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The preparatory methods of aniline from the following compounds is to be provided: benzene, bromobenzene and benzamide.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic amines such as aniline, phenylene diamine, and diphenylamine are used in manufacturing medicines and pesticides. Their preparation involves nitration of the ring and then reduction of the nitro group ${\text{(-NO}}_2\text{)}$ to amino group ${\text{(-NH}}_2\text{)}$. Reduction of nitro group can be done in many ways.