1)

 Which of the following reaction  of diazonium salt involves retention of diazonium group?


A) Reaction with phosphinic acid

B) Reaction with dilute sulphuric acid

C) Reaction with HCl and Cu powder

D) Reaction with phenol

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

 Reaction with phenol of diazonium salt involves retention of the diazonium group.

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 Benzene diazonium chloride reacts with phenol in which the phenol molecule at its para-position is coupled with the diazonium salt to form p-hydroxyazobenzene. This type of reaction known as coupling reaction