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Benzonitrile with phenyl magnesium bromide, then hydrolysis: product

The same question, asked 2 times: 3 May 2023 S2, 17 Apr 2026 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    3 May 2023 S2

    65
    What is the product obtained when benzonitrile is treated with C6H5MgBrC_6H_5MgBr in dry ether and then hydrolyzed?

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  2. Question 2

    17 Apr 2026 S2

    41
    Identify the product 'Y' in the following reaction Benzonitrile →C6H5MgBr/dry etherX→H3O+Y+MgBr(OH)+NH3\xrightarrow{\mathrm{C_6H_5MgBr}/\text{dry ether}} X \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H_3O^+}} Y + \mathrm{MgBr(OH)} + \mathrm{NH_3}

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