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An organic compound A on reduction gives compound B which on reaction with chloroform and potassium hydroxide forms C. The compound C on catalytic reduction gives N-methylaniline. The compound A is:                                                  [AIPMT 2000]

A) nitrobenzene

B) nitromethane

C) methylamine

D) aniline

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

[a]