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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

Which of the following best describes benzenediazonium chloride?

Options:

Oily liquid

Yellow solid

Colourless crystals

White powder

Correct Answer:

Colourless crystals

Explanation:

Benzenediazonium chloride is usually obtained in crystal form. It is unstable and formed for a short period when aniline reacts with nitrous acid. It is a salt with chlorine as the negative group and diazo group as positive.