JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAromatic Compounds and Aryl HalidesJEE Main

In order to convert aniline into chlorobenzene, the reagent used is

Answer: (A)

Solution

Aniline is first diazotised with at low temperature to give the benzenediazonium chloride, which is then treated with cuprous chloride (Sandmeyer reaction) to replace with , giving chlorobenzene. Direct

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