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 -

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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