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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Benzenediazonium chloride reacts with hypophosphorus acid to form :
Options
A Phenol
B Benzaldehyde
C Aniline
D Benzene
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzenediazonium chloride reacts with hypophosphorus acid (H3PO2) to give benzene by replacement of the diazonium group with hydrogen.

Hint

What is the reduction product of diazonium salt with H3PO2?

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