Q18 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 2) · Chemistry

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Identify 'Z' among the following

  • A
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  • B
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  • Correct answer
    C
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  • D

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Solution

First step involves the reduction of nitrobenzene to aniline in presence of Sn in HCl. Second step is a diazotization reaction  where aniline is converted to benzenediazonium chloride in presence of nitrous acid, and third step involves the reaction between benzene diazonium chloride and beta-naphthol to form 1-phenylazo-2-naphthol an orange red dye.

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

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