Question

How is benzonitrile converted to benzophenone?

Answer 1

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Benzonitrile can be hydrolysed to benzoic acid, which further converted to benzene, now benzene react with benzoyl chloride yielding benzophenone. The last reaction is called as friedel craft acylation.
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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Benzonitrile reacts with phenyl magnesium bromide in presence of dry ether to give an imine complex which on acid hydrolysis gives a benzophenone. During reaction benzonitrile and phenyl magnesium bromide should be taken in equimolecular proportion.