$A$ given nitrogen-containing aromatic compound $A$ reacts with $Sn/HCl,$ followed by $HNO_2$ to give an unstable compound $B$. $B,$ on treatment with phenol,forms a beautiful coloured compound $C$ with the molecular formula $C_{12}H_{10}N_2O.$ The structure of compound $A$ is

  • A
    Aniline
  • B
    Nitrobenzene
  • C
    Benzonitrile
  • D
    Benzamide

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