Which of the following compound will not undergo azo coupling reaction with benzene diazonium chloride?

Anilne

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Phenol

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Anisole

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Nitrobenzene

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Solution

The correct option is D
Nitrobenzene

Only benzene derivates having electron releasing group are capable of undergoing the coupling reaction. $- N O_{2}$ is an electron withdrawing group.

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