Chemistry-Diazonium Salts
NEET Chemistry Diazonium Salts Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Benzenediazonium chloride decomposes easily in the dry state. | Reason (R): Diazonium group is a very good leaving group, allowing substitution by other groups.
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 B
Detailed Explanation
While both statements are true, the decomposition of benzenediazonium chloride in the dry state is due to its instability, not related to substitution reactions.
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