Question

In the reaction : ${C6H5CHO + C6H5 NH2 ? C6H5N = HCC6H5 + H2 O,}$ the compound ${C6H5N = HCC6H5}$ is known as

• A. aldol
• B. Schiff's base
• C. Schiff's reagent
• D. Benedict's reagent

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Schiff's base

Answer 2

In the given reaction aldehyde $\left( C _{6} H _{5} CHO \right)$ reacts with aniline $\left( C _{6} H _{5} NH _{2}\right)$, they form amine $\left( C _{6} H _{5}-\right.$ $N = CHC _{6} H _{5}$ ) which is known as Schiff's base.