Q1 / 90 · JEE Main 2012 (12 May Online) · Chemistry

The conversion of benzene diazonium chloride to bromobenzene can be accomplished by

  • A
    Reimer-Tiemann reaction
  • B
    Friedel-Crafts reaction
  • Correct answer
    C
    Gattermann reaction
  • D
    Azo-coupling reaction

Solution

Diazonium salts react with copper powder and hydrogen bromide to form bromobenzene. This reaction is known as Gattermann reaction. Figure

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

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