NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What happens when a solution of freshly prepared diazonium salt is mixed with cuprous chloride or cuprous bromide?
Options
- AThe diazonium group is replaced by -Cl or -Br.
- BThe diazonium salt is converted to a primary aliphatic amine.
- CThe diazonium salt is oxidized.
- DThe diazonium salt forms an aromatic amine.
Correct answer
A. The diazonium group is replaced by -Cl or -Br.
Step-by-step solution
Mixing the solution of freshly prepared diazonium salt with cuprous chloride or cuprous bromide results in the replacement of the diazonium group by -Cl or -Br.