(Solved): 1. Draw the mechanism for the formation of the benzimidazole product, starting with 4nitrobenzaldeh ...

1. Draw the mechanism for the formation of the benzimidazole product, starting with 4nitrobenzaldehyde and 1,2-diaminobenzene. (1 point) 2. Write a balanced chemical equation for the synthesis of the benzimidazole product. Include all side products and spectator ions. (1 point) Chemical Formula: \( \mathrm{C}_{20} \mathrm{H}_{14} \mathrm{~N}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{4} \) Molecular Weight: \( 374.36 \)