What is obtained when benzoyl chloride reacts with aniline in the presence of sodium hydroxide

Options

(a) Benzoic acid
(b) Benzanilide
(c) Acetanilide
(d) Azobenzene

Correct Answer:

Benzanilide

Explanation:

C₆H₅NH₂ + ClCOC₆H₅ + NaOH → C₆H₅NH – COC₆H₅ + NaCl + H₂O.