Chemistry-Diazonium Salts
NEET Chemistry Diazonium Salts Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Diazonium salts are useful intermediates in the preparation of azo dyes. | Reason (R): The azo products formed in coupling reactions have an extended conjugate system and are often colored.
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
The NCERT context mentions that azo products obtained from coupling reactions involve the retention of the diazo group, forming colored compounds used as dyes. This explains why diazonium salts are useful intermediates in dye preparation.
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