AIIMS2002Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2002 Chemistry Reactions of Diazonium Salts MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following is involved in Sandmayer's reaction?

A

ferrous salt

B

diazonium salt

C

ammonium salt

D

cuprous salt.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Aryl halides can be prepared by the decomposition of aryl diazonium salts in presence of copper halides solution dissolved in the corresponding halogen acid, the diazo group is replaced by a halogen atom. This reaction is known as Sandmeyer reaction.

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