The compound $A$ with the following sequence of reactions gives benzoic acid.
$A$ $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2/HCl} B$ $\xrightarrow{KCN} C$ $\xrightarrow{H_3O^{+}} \text{benzoic acid}$
The compound $A$ is:

  • A
    Nitrobenzene
  • B
    Aniline
  • C
    Benzaldehyde
  • D
    Amides

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