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MHT CET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Identify the reagent \(R\) used in the reaction stated below. Benzene diazonium chloride \(+\mathrm{R} \rightarrow\) Benzene

  1. A \(\mathrm{HCl}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_2 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} / \mathrm{HCl}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{H}\mathrm{N}\mathrm{O}_3\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_2 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

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Detailed explanation

Benzene diazonium chloride can be converted to
benzene using \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_2 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)