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How is Nitrobenzene Converted to Aniline

Answer: Nitrobenzene is generally converted to aniline with the help of concentrated HCl and Sn. Fe or Zn can also be utilized instead of Sn. Aniline salt is provided through this reaction. After this, within the Aniline salt, aqueous NaOH is mixed for releasing Aniline. This reaction is further known as the reduction by Nitrobenzene. Experimentally it is given as