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Benzonitrile with SnCl2 and HCl, then hydrolysis: product

The same question, asked 3 times: 10 May 2024 S2, 11 May 2024 S1, 19 Apr 2025 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    10 May 2024 S2

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    Identify the product obtained when benzonitrile is reduced by stannous chloride in presence of hydrochloric acid followed by acid hydrolysis.

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  2. Question 2

    11 May 2024 S1

    65
    Benzonitrile on reduction with stannous chloride in presence of hydrochloric acid followed by acid hydrolysis forms:

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  3. Question 3

    19 Apr 2025 S2

    53
    Benzonitrile on reduction with stannous chloride in presence of hydrochloric acid followed by acid hydrolysis forms,

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