Which of the following compounds can be formed during catalytic hydrogenation of m-nitrobenzonitrile?

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During catalytic hydrogenation, the nitro group (-NO2) is reduced to an amino group (-NH2). This reaction results in the formation of m-aminobenzonitrile (I) and m-phenylenediamine (III). The cyano group (-CN) remains unchanged during catalytic hydrogenation, so m-nitrobenzonitrile (IV) will also be present after the reaction. Therefore, the compounds that can be formed during catalytic hydrogenation of m-nitrobenzonitrile are I, III, and IV. Choice A and D are incorrect because they only include one or two of the possible products, while choice E includes an extra compound that cannot be formed by the reaction.

Which of the Following Compounds Can Be Formed During Catalytic