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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

Which of the following can be produced by Gatterman reaction of diazonium salts?

Options:

Cyanobenzene

Nitrobenzene

Fluorobenzene

Bromobenzene

Correct Answer:

Bromobenzene

Explanation:

Gatterman reaction is a modification of Sandmeyer reaction. It is used for introducing chlorine or bromine in the benzene ring by treating diazonium salt (aqueous) with corresponding halogen acid (HCl or HBr) in the presence of Cu powder.