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Predict the major product in the following reaction:
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p-Aminoazobenzene p-Hydroxyazobenzene Sulphanilic acid Phenol |
p-Hydroxyazobenzene |
The correct answer is option 2. p-Hydroxyazobenzene. Benzene diazonium chloride in reaction with phenol in a basic medium gives p-Hydroxy azobenzene.
The mechanism for the reaction of benzene diazonium chloride on reaction with phenol can be given as follows: |
