In the following reaction, X Bromination Y [+HCl] NaNO_2 Z [C_2H_5OH] Boiling 1,3,5-tribromobenzene . X is: [WB-JEE 2007]

JEE Main Chemistry question

In the following reaction,

X Y Z 1,3,5-tribromobenzene.

is: [WB-JEE 2007]

(A)Benzoic acid
(B)Salicylic acid
(C)Phenol
(D)AnilineCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Aniline's strongly activating group allows bromination to proceed readily without a catalyst, giving 2,4,6-tribromoaniline (). Diazotisation () converts the amino group into the diazonium salt

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