Identify the reagent $R$ used in the reaction stated below. Benzene diazonium chloride $+\mathrm{R}…

Identify the reagent $R$ used in the reaction stated below. Benzene diazonium chloride $+\mathrm{R} \rightarrow$ Benzene
  1. $\mathrm{HCl}$
  2. $\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_2 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  3. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} / \mathrm{HCl}$
  4. $\mathrm{H}\mathrm{N}\mathrm{O}_3$

Solution

Benzene diazonium chloride can be converted to benzene using $\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_2 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (10 May Shift 1)

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