Amines Ques 37
37. Which of the following will be most stable diazonium salt $RN_2{ }^{+} X^{-}$?
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(a) $CH_3 N_2^{+} X^{-}$
(b) $C_6 H_5 N_2{ }^{+} X^{-}$
(c) $CH_3 CH_2 N_2^{+} X^{-}$
(d) $C_6 H_5 CH_2 N_2^{+} X^{-}$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 37.(b)
Solution:
(b) Arene diazonium salts are most stable among the given options because of the dispersal of +ve charge on the benzene ring due to resonance.