Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

Compound B in the above reaction is:

Options:

Phenol

Benzoic acid

Azodye

Benzene

Correct Answer:

Benzene

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4. Benzene.

The given reactant is Aniline. Aniline undergoes diazotization reaction to give Benzene diazonium chloride which on treatment with hypophosphorous acid and water to produce benzene along with nitrogen gas and hydrochloric acid as the byproduct.