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Published on: August 13, 2026
p-chloroaniline and anilinium hydrochloride cannot be distinguished by
A
Sandmeyer's reaction
B
C
D
Carbylamine test
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Sandmeyer's reaction with chloroaniline gives p-dichlorobenzene which is solid (m.p. 325 K)
while that with anilinium chloride give chlorobenzene, which is liquid (m.p. 405 K). Anilinium hydrochloride is an acidic salt and therefore, liberates 
with 
and gives white ppt. of AgCl with 
. However, both are primary amines and give carbylamine test and therefore, cannot be distinguished.
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