JEE Main 2020 — Amines Question with Solution
JEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 1)
Question
The major product obtained in the following reaction scheme is:
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
When a diazonium salt is treated with copper (I) chloride (Cu2Cl2) or copper (I) bromide (), the corresponding haloarene is formed. This reaction is known as Sandmeyer reaction. It is used for introducing a chloro or bromo group in the benzene ring.
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