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The coupling reaction of benzenediazonium chloride with aniline occurs in a ______ medium.(a) strongly basic(b) weakly basic(c) neutral(d) weakly acidicThe question was asked in quiz.I would like to ask this question from Diazonium Salts Chemical Reactions topic in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct answer is (d) weakly acidic

The explanation: Aniline is a compound that is slightly basic in nature. To COUNTER the basic EFFECT of aniline during its coupling with DIAZONIUM salt, in is conducted in a slightly acidic medium of pH 4 to 5.



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