Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Identify the name reaction given below:

Options:

Gatterman Reaction

Sandmeyer Reaction

Gatterman - Koch Reaction

Dow's Process

Correct Answer:

Gatterman Reaction

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1. Gatterman Reaction.

In the given reaction the reactant is benzene diazonium salt. When the diazonium salt solution is warmed with copper powder and the corresponding halogen acid to form corresponding aryl halides.

Mechanism: