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Which of the following pathways will result in the formation of benzene?(a) Only A(b) Only B(c) Both A and(d) Neither A nor BI had been asked this question in final exam.The above asked question is from Diazonium Salts Chemical Reactions in portion Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT answer is (B) Only B

Explanation: Hypophosphorous acid (H3PO2) is a mild reducing agent, and reacts with benzenediazonium chloride to FORM benzene. Propionaldehyde does not reduce DIAZONIUM salts to benzene.


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