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Which of the following reactions can produce aniline as main product?

A)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}N{{O}_{2}}+Zn\text{/}KOH\]

B)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}N{{O}_{2}}+Zn\text{/}N{{H}_{4}}Cl\]

C)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}N{{O}_{2}}+LiAl{{H}_{4}}\]

D)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}N{{O}_{2}}+Zn\text{/}HCl\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

                Reduction of nitrobenzene in acidic medium forms aniline as