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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

Which of the following is the most suitable reagent for converting benzenediazonium fluoroborate to nitrobenzene?

Options:

HNO₃/HCl

HBF₄/HNO₂

NaNO₂/Cu powder

NaNO₂/HCl

Correct Answer:

NaNO₂/Cu powder

Explanation:

Benzenediazonium fluoroborate on treatment with an aqueous solution of sodium nitrite in the presence of copper (copper powder), gives nitrobenzene.