In the reaction, what is the compound C6H5N=CHC6H5 is known as? C6H5CHO + C6H5NH2 → C6H5N=HCC6H5 + H2O

In the reaction, what is the compound C6H5N=CHC6H5 is known as? C6H5CHO + C6H5NH2 → C6H5N=HCC6H5 + H2O Correct Answer Schiffs base

Aniline react by initially attacking the carbonyl carbon (benzaldehyde), followed by hydrogen transfers to give an amine where the nitrogen is bonded to a carbon that also contains a hydroxy group. Under acidic conditions, the hydroxyl group is protonated, followed by loss of water to give the conjugate acid of the observed product(imine). Hydrogen ion transfer then gives the Schiff base product. The condensation step to give water is acid catalyzed and is the rate-determining step of the sequence.

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