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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

A diazonium salt, on treatment with which of the following gives benzene?

Options:

LiAlH4

CH3CH2OH

HBF4

Pyridine

Correct Answer:

CH3CH2OH

Explanation:

Ethanol is a mild reducing agent which on treatment with a benzenediazonium salt, oxidises to the corresponding aldehyde, and in the process reducing the diazonium salt to give benzene.