Benzene diazonium chloride on treatment with hypophosphorous acid and water yield benzene. Which of the following is used as a catalyst in this reaction?

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Red

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Z n

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{C u}^{+}

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Solution

The correct option is C ${C u}^{+}$

Benzene diazonium chloride on treatment with hypophosphorous acid and water yield benzene. $C u^{+}$ is used as a catalyst in this reaction.

Option D is correct.

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