Question

An aromatic organic compound [A] on heating with NH₃ and Cu₂O at high pressure gives [B], The compound [B] on treatment with an ice-cold solution of NaNO₂ and HCl gives [C], which on heating with Cu/HCl gives compound [A] again. Identify the compounds [A], [B] and [C]. Write the name of the reaction for the conversion of [B] to [C].

Answer 1

This process is called diazotisation.

A – Chlorobenzene

B – Benzenamine or Aniline

C – Benzene diazonium chloride