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Identify Y in the following reaction.(a) Cu2Cl2/KCN(b) CuCN/KCN(c) Cu2Cl2/HCN(d) CuCN/HCNThis question was addressed to me during a job interview.Asked question is from Diazonium Salts Chemical Reactions in chapter Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT answer is (b) CuCN/KCN

The explanation: When BENZENEDIAZONIUM chloride is treated with COPPER CYANIDE in aqueous potassium cyanide solution, benzonitrile is formed. This is also categorized under SANDMEYER reaction.


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