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In the below-given condition, intermediate “X” and reagent/condition “A” are:

Aniline in the presence of NaNO2, HCl at 273−278 K forms “X” which further reacts with “A” to form phenol.


  1. “X”: Diazonium salt, “A”: H2O/NaOH

  2. “X”: Nitrobenzene, “A”: H2O/NaOH

  3. “X”: Diazonium salt, “A”: H2O/heat

  4. “X”: Nitrobenzene, “A”: H2O/heat

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Solution

The correct option is C

“X”: Diazonium salt, “A”: H2O/heat


Explanation for the correct option:

The correct option is (B)

Case 1: When aniline reacts with NaNO2, HCl it will form diazonium salt which further on reaction with H2O/NaOH forms phenylhydrazone.

Case 2: When aniline reacts with NaNO2, HCl it will form diazonium salt which further on reaction with H2O/heat it forms phenol with the evolution of nitrogen gas.

aniline diazonium salt phenol

To form nitrobenzene aniline should be treated with sodamide and HBF4, which is not mentioned in the above data.

Final Answer: So, the correct answer is option C.


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