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2. Answer the following in one sentence

vi. Write reaction showing conversion of Benzonitrile into benzoic acid.

Answer:-

\[\ce{\underset{\text{Benzonitrile}}{C6H5 – C ≡} N + 2H2O + dil. HCl->[\triangle]\underset{\text{Benzoic acid}}{C6H5 – COOH}+ NH4Cl}\]

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