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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following reagents is used to prepare benzenediazonium chloride from aniline?
Options
A NaNO2 + HCl
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B LiAlH4
C NH2NH2 + KOH
D NaOH
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzenediazonium chloride is prepared from aniline by diazotization using sodium nitrite (NaNO2) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) at 0-5°C.

Hint

What reagents are used in diazotization?

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