Chemistry-Diazonium Salts

NEET Chemistry Diazonium Salts Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

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.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

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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