Question

What happens when benzaldehyde is treated with a mixture of conc hno3 and conc h2so4?

Answer 1

Answer:

If benzaldehyde is treated with a mixture of conc hno3 and conc h2so4 then, the product will be m-nitro benzaldehyde,.

Answer 2

Reaction of benzaldehyde with the mixture of conc. HNO₃ and H₂SO₄

Explanation:

Benzaldehyde when reacts with conc. sulfuric acid and nitric acid, it will produce Meta-nitro benzaldehyde.

Benzaldehyde +Sulfuric acid+Nitric acid=m-nitro benzaldehyde

Application of m-nitro benzaldehyde-

• This is used in preparation of pharmaceuticals.
• It is used in X-ray contrast media,and in the field of galvano applications.

Application of benzaldehyde-

• This is used to confer almond flavor in foods and also used to produce scent products.
• This is used to make cosmetic products.