JEE Main 2012 — Amines Question with Solution
JEE Main 2012 (12 May Online)
Question
The conversion of benzene diazonium chloride to bromobenzene can be accomplished by
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Correct answer
CGattermann reaction
Step-by-step explanation
Diazonium salts react with copper powder and hydrogen bromide to form bromobenzene. This reaction is known as Gattermann reaction.


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