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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Aniline reacts with nitrous acid at low temperatures to give
Options
A a N-nitrosoamine
B a nitrile
C a diazonium salt
Correct Answer
D a nitrite salt
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aniline reacts with nitrous acid (NaNO2 + HCl) at low temperatures (0-5°C) to give benzenediazonium chloride, a diazonium salt.

Hint

What is formed from diazotization of aniline?

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