JEE Main2015ChemistryAminesActual
In the reaction, The product E is
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
Firstly, the given compound is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid with an aqueous solution of sodium nitrite at low temperature to give benzene diazonium chloride product, this reaction is known as diazotisation reaction. Now, the obtained product is heated with anhydrous cuprous cyanide, the halogen atom is replaced by cyano group.