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Which of the following can be produced by Gatterman reaction of diazonium salts?(a) Bromobenzene(b) Fluorobenzene(c) Nitrobenzene(d) CyanobenzeneThis question was posed to me in an interview for job.This intriguing question originated from Diazonium Salts Chemical Reactions topic in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (a) Bromobenzene

The explanation is: Gatterman reaction is a modification of Sandmeyer reaction. It is used for introducing CHLORINE or bromine in the benzene ring by treating diazonium SALT (aqueous) with CORRESPONDING HALOGEN acid (HCl or HBr) in the PRESENCE of Cu powder.



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