Question:

Identify A in the following reaction.

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Aniline is oxidised by acidified \(\mathrm{K_2Cr_2O_7}\) to p-benzoquinone.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The reactant is aniline (\(\mathrm{C_6H_5NH_2}\)). Acidified potassium dichromate oxidises the aromatic amine, ultimately giving p-benzoquinone (1,4-cyclohexadienedione), with ring oxidation at the para position and hydrolysis of the nitrogen.
Check the options: nitrobenzene is the product of peracid or similar oxidation of the amino group, not of \(\mathrm{K_2Cr_2O_7}\); the potassium p-aminophenoxide and nitrocyclohexane structures are not oxidation products of aniline with dichromate.
Thus A is p-benzoquinone, option (1).
Answer: (1) p-benzoquinone
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