Which of the following statement is correct about the react…

Chemistry AMINES (Nitrogen Containing Compounds) All Topic Question for Revision Test Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 14, 2026

Which of the following statement is correct about the reaction of diazonium salts?

Their reactions involved the displacement of nitrogen and inversion of diazo group.

The yield of Gattermann reaction is found to be better than Sandmeyer reaction.

Their solution is treated with potassium iodide in the presence of copper powder, iodobenzene is formed.

Certain mild reducing agents like phosphinic acid or ethanol reduce diazonium salts to arenes.

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•The reaction of diazonium salts involving displacement of nitrogen and retention of diazo group.

•The yield of Sandmeyer reaction is found to be better than Gattermann reaction.

•Diazonium salt solution, formed iodobenzene when it is treated with potassium iodide.

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