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The reaction between benzenediazonium chloride and N,N-dimethylaniline, in an acidic medium at 273 K gives an orange coloured compound.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me during an interview.This key question is from Diazonium Salts Chemical Reactions topic in section Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct ANSWER is (b) False

Easy explanation: This reaction yields p-dimethylaminoazobenzene, which is a YELLOW solid commonly known as METHYL yellow. However, in an aqueous solution at low pH, methyl yellow APPEARS red in colour.



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