Easy TRUE_FALSE +2 / -1

Aryl fluorides cannot be prepared by Sandmeyer reaction.

Answer FALSE

Solution

Sandmeyer works with Cl⁻, Br⁻, CN⁻, I⁻ but NOT F⁻ (CuF is unstable). Aryl fluorides are prepared by Schiemann reaction (diazonium tetrafluoroborate → Ar-F on heating).

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

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