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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Benzenediazonium chloride reacts with warm water to give
Options
A Aniline
B Phenol
Correct Answer
C Benzene
D Chlorobenzene
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzenediazonium chloride on reaction with warm water (or dilute acid) gives phenol. The diazonium group is replaced by a hydroxyl group.

Hint

What product is formed when diazonium salt reacts with water?

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