Chemistry-Diazonium Salts

NEET Chemistry Diazonium Salts MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12

Consider a diagram illustrating the reaction of benzenediazonium chloride with water at an elevated temperature. Which compound is primarily formed in this reaction?

Question diagram
A

Phenol

B

Benzene

C

Aniline

D

Nitrobenzene

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

When the temperature of the diazonium salt solution is increased to 283 K, benzenediazonium chloride undergoes hydrolysis to form phenol, as stated in the NCERT context.

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