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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Benzenediazonium chloride reacts with phenol to form :
Options
A p-chlorophenol
B Chlorobenzene
C p-Hydroxyazobenzene
Correct Answer
D DDT
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzenediazonium chloride couples with phenol in alkaline solution to form p-hydroxyazobenzene (azo dye). This is a diazo coupling reaction.

Hint

What azo dye is formed from diazonium salt and phenol?

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