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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

Diazonium salts are specifically used as intermediates in the production of which of the following compounds?

Options:

o-Bromophenol

p-Bromophenol

o-Bromotoluene

m-Bromotoluene

Correct Answer:

m-Bromotoluene

Explanation:

m-Bromotoluene cannot be prepared from the direct bromination of toluene or by Friedel-Crafts alkylation of bromobenzene, because of the ortho, para directing nature of alkyl groups.