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STANDARD Chemistry Diazotization and Coupling Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Aniline when diazotised in cold and then treated with N, N-dimethylaniline gives a coloured product. The structure of this product is

A

CH₃—N=N—NH₂

B

(CH₃)₂N—N=N—

C

(CH₃)₂N—NH—

D

CH₃NH—N=N—NHCH₃

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The reaction of aniline with nitrous acid forms a diazonium salt, which couples with N,N-dimethylaniline to form an azo compound. The structure of the product is (CH₃)₂N—N=N—.

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