Q1 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

Consider the following reactions,

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The compound P is:

  • A
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  • B
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  • Correct answer
    C
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  • D
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Solution

When meta methyl aniline reacts with sodium nitrite in presence of an acidic medium then diazonium salt is formed then on reaction with β-naphthol a colored compound is formed.

Meta methyl aniline also undergoes for the halogentaion reaction and desired compound is formed.

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

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