Diazotisation can be carried out, by the action of NaNO_2 and dilute HCl at ice-cold temperature, on

JEE Main Chemistry question

Diazotisation can be carried out, by the action of and dilute HCl at ice-cold temperature, on

(A)An aromatic secondary amine
(B)An aromatic primary amineCorrect
(C)An aromatic nitro compound
(D)Any aromatic amine

Answer: (B)

Solution

Diazotisation specifically requires a primary amine with its group attached directly to an aromatic ring; only such an amine (e.g. aniline) gives a diazonium

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