NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryAminesPractice
Consider the following diazonium ions : The order of reactivity towards diazo-coupling with phenol in the presence of dil. NaOH is -
Options
- AI < IV < II < III
- BI < III < IV < II
- CIII < I < II < iV
- DIII < I < IV < II
Correct answer
B. I < III < IV < II
Step-by-step solution
Diazonium ion acts as an electrophile, electron-withdrawing groups on its phenyl ring increases its electrophilicity.