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QNEET-2022-Ch-372: NEET 2022 Chemistry - Class 12 NEET-2022-Ch-372 Solution: Given below are two statements Statement I: Primary aliphatic…

Given below are two statements Statement I: Primary aliphatic amines react with HNO2HNO_2 to give unstable diazonium salts. Statement II: Primary aromatic amines react with HNO2HNO_2 to form diazonium salts which are stable even above 300 K. In the light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
  • B Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
  • C Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  • D Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

_ Primary aliphatic amines react with HNO 2 and give unstable diazonium salt which turns into alcohol R _ N H 2 + H N O 2 _ [ R _ N 2 + _ C l _ ] _ H 2 O R O H + N 2 + H C l _ Primary aromatic amines reacts with HNO 2 and give stable diazonium salt which are stable at 273 to 278 K. C 6 H 5 _ N H 2 + H N O 2 _ 273 _ 278 K C 6 H 5 N 2 + C l _

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