Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones Using Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives
Benzenediazon...
Question
Benzenediazonium chloride on treatment with water gives:
A
Benzene
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B
o-chlorophenol
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C
Anisole
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D
Phenol
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Solution
The correct option is D Phenol When benzenediazonium chloride is treated with water, the diazonium group is replaced by -OH group and phenol is obtained. Hence, the correct answer is option (d).