An aromatic amine $(A)$ was treated with alcoholic potash and another compound $(Y)$ to form a foul-smelling gas with the formula $C_6H_5NC$. Compound $(Y)$ was formed by reacting a compound $(Z)$ with $Cl_2$ in the presence of slaked lime. The compound $(Z)$ is:

  • A
    $C_6H_5NH_2$
  • B
    $C_2H_5OH$
  • C
    $CH_3OCH_3$
  • D
    $CHCl_3$

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What is the major product of the following reaction? $C_2H_5-CONH_2$ $\xrightarrow{Br_2 / KOH} A$ $\xrightarrow{CHCl_3 / KOH} \text{Major Product}$

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