NEET2015ChemistryAminesActual
The following reaction Is known by the name:
Options
- AFriedel-Craft's reaction
- BPerkin's reaction
- CAcetylation reaction
- DSchotten-Baumen reaction
Correct answer
D. Schotten-Baumen reaction
Step-by-step solution
The reaction is known by the name Schotten-Baumen reaction. It is a benzoylation reaction. When aniline is treated with benzoyl chloride in the presence of NaOH, benzanilide (N-benzoylaniline) is obtained.This reaction is given by primary and secondary amines. Benzoylation of aniline is an example of Schotten-Baumen reaction.