In the below reaction, the structural formula of (A), “X” and “Y” respectively are:
A
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Solution
The correct option is B Answer: (b)
When benzene diazonium chloride reacts with ethanol it forms benzene and acetaldehyde along with the removal of nitrogen gas and hydrogen chloride.
Similary anisole diazonium salt reacts with ethanol to give anisole, acetaldehyde and HCl.