. Aniline when treated with NaNO2 and HCl at 0-5 °C gives as a product
A: chloroaniline
B: benzene diazonium chloride
C: chlorobenzene
D: dichlorobenzene
Best Answer
Explanation:
Aniline is the simplest benzyl amine with an amine group directly attached to the benzene group.
The chemical formula for aniline is C6H5NH2.
It is a 1° or a primary aryl amine which undergoes diazotization reaction in the presence of NaNO2 and HCl at 0-5°C.
The reaction mechanism adopted is:
Final Answer:
Hence, the correct option is B: benzene diazonium chloride.
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