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Amines

Question
CBSEENCH12011104

Which of the following will most stable diazonium salt RN2+X-?

  • CH3N2+X-

  • C6H5N2+X-

  • CH3CH2N2+X-

  • C6H5CH2N2+X-

Solution

B.

C6H5N2+X-

Diazonium salt containing aryl group directly linked to the nitrogen atom is most stable due to resonance stabilization between the benzene nucleus and N-atom.