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The product of reaction of benzenediazonium chloride with CuCl (Sandmeyer reaction) is:

  1. A Chlorobenzene Correct answer
  2. B Benzyl chloride
  3. C Phenol
  4. D Aniline

Solution

Sandmeyer: ArN₂⁺ + CuCl → Ar-Cl (aryl chloride). Similarly CuBr → Ar-Br, CuCN → Ar-CN.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Amines · Topic: Diazonium Salts

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