Which is the best preparation of benzonitrile,C₆H₅CN,from benzene? A)HNO₃/H₂SO₄; then Fe/HCl; then HONO,0-5 °C; then CuCN B)CH₃I,AlCl₃; then hot KMnO₄; then H₃O⁺; then SOCl₂; then NH₃; then NaOH + Cl₂ C)CH₃I,AlCl₃; then Br₂,h$v$; then KCN D)Br₂,Fe; then KCN E)CH₃I,AlCl₃; then Br₂ (2 eq.),h$v$; then hot NaOH; then HCN

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The correct sequence involves nitration of benzene, reduction to aniline, diazotization, and then Sandmeyer reaction with CuCN to form benzonitrile.

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Which Is the Best Preparation of Benzonitrile,C₆H₅CN,from Benzene?
A)HNO₃/H₂SO₄; Then $v$