What happens when Aniline (C6H5NH2) is diazotized followed by warming in water?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option 2. Phenol is produced.
A diazonium salt is formed by treating an aromatic primary amine with nitrous acid (NaNO + HCl) at 273-278 K. Diazonium salts are hydrolysed to phenols by warming with water or by treating with dilute acids.
