NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3nc263
The amine shown is treated with NaNOX2 and HCl at 0-5 ∘C. Which structure is the product?
AStructure A
BStructure B
CStructure C
DStructure D
Answer: A
The compound shown is 4-chloroaniline, a primary aromatic amine. Diazotisation in the cold gives the arenediazonium chloride, here 4-chlorobenzenediazonium chloride. Above 5 ∘C it would start to hydrolyse to the phenol.