AIPMT PRELIMS2008Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Chemistry Azo Compounds MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In a reaction of aniline a coloured product (C) was obtained. The structure of (C) would be -

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Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The reaction of aniline with NaNO₂ and HCl forms a diazonium salt, which can couple with phenols or amines to form azo dyes, resulting in a colored product.

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