Q37 / 125 · BITSAT 2011 · Chemistry

Aniline reacts with nitrous acid to produce

A
phenol
B
nitrobenzene
C
chlorobenzene
Correct answer
D
benzene diazonium chloride

Solution

When aniline is treated with nitrous acid in the presence of $\mathrm{HCl}$, then benzene diazonium chloride is obtained.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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