STANDARDChemistry-Aromatic Compounds
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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