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Reduction of nitrobenzene with \[Sn/HCl\]produce:

A)  azobenzene    

B)         azoxybenzene

C)                         nitrobenzene   

D)         aniline

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

Reduction of nitrobenzene with \[Zn/HCl\] or\[Fe/HCl\] or \[Sn/HCl\] (Reducing agents) produce aniline. \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}N{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow[6[H]]{Sn/HCl}{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}N{{H}_{2}}+2{{H}_{2}}O\]