99 Percentile Qs Bank for JEE MainChemistryAmines
Which of the following is a Gattermann reaction?
Options
- AAr N 2 + X - ⟶ HBF 4 ArN 2 + BF 4 - ⟶ ArF + N 2 ↑ + BF 3
- BAr N 2 + X - KI Δ → ArI + N 2 ↑ + KX
- CAr N 2 + X - ⟶ Cu / HBr    ArBr + N 2 ↑
- DAr N 2 + X - ⟶ CuCl / HCl    ArCl + N 2 ↑
Correct answer
C. Ar N 2 + X - ⟶ Cu / HBr    ArBr + N 2 ↑
Step-by-step solution
In this reaction benzenediazonium chloride is attacked by nucleophile eg. bromide ion here to remove nitrogen gas, as shown below: ArN 2 + X - → Cu / HBr ArBr + N 2