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When a diazonium salt is treated with p-cresol, at which position with respect to the hydroxy group does the coupling occur?(a) ortho(b) meta(c) para(d) coupling does not take placeI have been asked this question in my homework.My question comes from Diazonium Salts Chemical Reactions in chapter Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) ORTHO

Explanation: Coupling generally occurs para to the hydroxy group. However in this CASE, the para position is preoccupied by CH3 group (cresol), and as a result the coupling TAKES place at ortho position.


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