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Replacing the diazo group of benzenediazonium chloride (Sandmeyer, Gattermann, KI, HBF4, ethanol)

This type of question, asked 9 times: May 2022 S1, 20 Apr 2025 S1, 21 Apr 2025 S1, 21 Apr 2025 S2, 11 Apr 2026 S2, 13 Apr 2026 S2, 16 Apr 2026 S1, 16 Apr 2026 S2, 19 May 2026 S1. All 9 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    May 2022 S1

    Image-based question showing structures of aromatic halides.
    58
    Which among the following compounds is NOT prepared by Sandmeyer's reaction?

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  2. Question 2

    20 Apr 2025 S1

    69
    Identify the reagent involved in Sandmeyer reaction.

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  3. Question 3

    21 Apr 2025 S1

    53
    Identify product A in following reaction.
    C6H5N2+Cl−→C2H5OHA+N2+CH3CHO+HClC_{6}H_{5}\overset{+}{N_{2}}Cl^{-}\xrightarrow{C_{2}H_{5}OH}A +N_{2}+CH_{3}CHO + HCl

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  4. Question 4

    21 Apr 2025 S2

    60
    What type of arenes are obtained when arene diazonium chloride is treated with fluoroboric acid and then heated further?

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  5. Question 5

    11 Apr 2026 S2

    43
    In Gatterman reaction, which of the following catalyst is used?

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  6. Question 6

    13 Apr 2026 S2

    35
    What is the importance of Sandmeyer's reaction?

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  7. Question 7

    16 Apr 2026 S1

    44
    Which of the following reactions uses diazonium salt ?

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  8. Question 8

    16 Apr 2026 S2

    35
    Identify the reagent used for replacement of −N2+Cl−\mathrm{-N_2^+Cl^-} from benzene diazonium chloride by iodine.

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  9. Question 9

    19 May 2026 S1

    41
    Identify the products formed when benzenediazonium chloride reacts with CuCl / HCl C6H5N2+Cl−+CuCl→\mathrm{C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^- + CuCl \rightarrow}

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