The total number of diazonium salt used in the formation of the final product when excess of it is treated with hydroquinone (benzene-1,4-diol) in slightly basic medium is:
A
1
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B
2
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C
3
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is D 4 Since diazonium salt is in excess, it will attack all ortho position on hydroquinone. Hence 4 diazonium salt molecules will be used in the reaction.