Chemistry-Chemical Reactions
NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Reaction of aromatic amines with nitrous acid leads to the formation of diazonium salts. | Reason (R): Aromatic amines react with nitrous acid to form unstable intermediates that rearrange to form diazonium salts.
A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reaction of aromatic amines with nitrous acid produces diazonium salts through intermediate formation, as outlined in the NCERT context.
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