NEET Chemistry Diazonium Salts Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Benzenediazonium chloride is stable in cold water but decomposes when warmed.
Reason (R): Benzenediazonium chloride readily forms nitrogen gas, which escapes from the reaction mixture.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Benzenediazonium chloride is stable in cold water and decomposes upon warming, releasing nitrogen gas, which supports the assertion and reason.
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