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What is the product of the reaction between benzene diazonium chloride and phenol in basic medium?

  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Correct answer: C

Solution

  1. The reaction is an electrophilic aromatic substitution known as a coupling reaction.
  2. The diazonium cation acts as an electrophile.
  3. The phenol ring is attacked at the para position to form an azo dye.
  4. Hence the answer is (C).

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