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JEE Main 202624 JanuaryMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2026
Date
24 January
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Amines

JEE Main 2026 · 24 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Amines

The correct stability order of the following diazonium salts is

The correct stability order of the following diazonium salts is
The correct stability order of the following diazonium salts is

Options

  1. AC>A>D>B\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{D}>\mathrm{B}
  2. BA>C>D>B\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{D}>\mathrm{B}
  3. CA>B>C>D\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{D}
  4. DC>D>B>A\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{D}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{A}

Correct answer

B. A>C>D>B\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{D}>\mathrm{B}

Step-by-step solution

The stability of benzenediazonium salts is governed by the electronic effects of the substituents present on the benzene ring.
The diazonium group −N2+-N_2^+ is strongly electron-withdrawing. Electron-donating groups (EDG) stabilize the diazonium cation by dispersing the positive charge through resonance or inductive effects, whereas electron-withdrawing groups (EWG) destabilize it by increasing the positive charge density.
In (A), the −OCH3-OCH_3 group at the para position is a strong electron-donating group via the +M+M effect, which significantly stabilizes the diazonium ion.
In (C), there is no substituent (hydrogen), providing a baseline stability.
In (D), the −CN-CN group is an electron-withdrawing group via −M-M and −I-I effects, which destabilizes the cation.
In (B), the −NO2-NO_2 group is a very strong electron-withdrawing group via −M-M and −I-I effects, even stronger than −CN-CN, leading to the least stability.
Comparing the effects: +M+M of −OCH3-OCH_3 (A) > HH (C) > −M-M of −CN-CN (D) > −M-M of −NO2-NO_2 (B).
Therefore, the correct stability order is A>C>D>BA > C > D > B.
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