What is benzenemethanimine and how is it formed?

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Topic
Benzenemethanimine is an intermediate spontaneously generated from the dehydrative condensation of benzaldehyde with ammonia, and its subsequent conversion into either benzylamine or benzonitrile is a light-induced process influenced by the specific metal cocatalyst.
Answer
Benzenemethanimine is a spontaneous intermediate resulting from benzaldehyde and ammonia condensation, with its light-induced conversion to benzylamine or benzonitrile determined by the supported metal cocatalyst.
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