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STANDARD Chemistry Azo Coupling MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Which of the following compounds will not undergo azo coupling reaction with benzene diazonium chloride?

A

Aniline

B

Phenol

C

Anisole

D

Nitrobenzene

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Diazonium cation is a weak electrophile and reacts with electron-rich compounds containing electron-donating groups such as –OH, –NH₂, and –OCH₃ groups and not with compounds containing electron-withdrawing groups such as –NO₂, etc.

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