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Diazonium salts are specifically used as intermediates in the production of which of the following compounds?(a) m-Bromotoluene(b) o-Bromotoluene(c) p-Bromophenol(d) o-BromophenolI had been asked this question in a job interview.I need to ask this question from Diazonium Salts in Synthesis of Aromatic Compounds topic in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT option is (a) m-Bromotoluene

Explanation: m-Bromotoluene cannot be prepared from the direct BROMINATION of toluene or by Friedel-Crafts alkylation of bromobenzene, because of the ortho, para directing NATURE of alkyl groups.


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