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Published on: August 12, 2026
Identify the compound 
in the following reaction:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
A diazonium salt is formed when a primary aromatic amine, dissolved or suspended in cold
aqueous mineral acid and treated with sodium nitrite. When this freshly prepared diazonium salt is mixed with cuprous chloride, then diazonium group is replaced by -Cl. Therefore, in this reaction chlorobenzene is formed.
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