Identify the product ( Y ) formed in the given reaction and the name of the reaction where ( X ) ( Y ) . C ₆ H ₅ NH ₂ [ H C l , 0 ^ C ] N a N O ₂ ( ~W )+ KI ( X ) [ dry ether ] N a (s) ( Y )

Step-by-step solution

The reaction sequence starts with the diazotization of aniline: C ₆ H ₅ NH ₂ + NaNO ₂ + 2 HCl 0^ C C ₆ H ₅ N ₂⁺ Cl ⁻ + NaCl + 2 H ₂ O . Here, (W) is benzenediazonium chloride. Next, the reaction with KI yields iodobenzene: C ₆ H ₅ N ₂⁺ Cl ⁻ + KI C ₆ H ₅ I + N ₂ + KCl . Here, (X) is iodobenzene. Finally, the reaction of iodobenzene with sodium in dry ether is the Fittig reaction: 2 C ₆ H ₅ I + 2 Na dry ether C ₆ H ₅ - C ₆ H ₅ + 2 NaI . The product (Y) is diphenyl, and the reaction is the Fittig reaction. Answer: Y=