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The coupling reaction is a type of _________ reaction.(a) electrophilic addition(b) electrophilic substitution(c) nucleophilic addition(d) nucleophilic substitutionI had been asked this question in semester exam.This key question is from Diazonium Salts Chemical Reactions topic in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct option is (b) electrophilic substitution

For EXPLANATION I WOULD say: During a coupling reaction, the DIAZONIUM cation which has a POSITIVE charge on the TERMINAL nitrogen acts as the electrophile, and the electron rich compounds act as nucleophiles.



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