Q. Which of the following will be most stable diazonium salt $RN_2^+X^-$ ?
A) $CH_3N_2^+X^-$
B) $C_6H_5N_2^+X^-$
C) $CH_3CH_2N_2^+X^-$
D) $C_6H_5CH_2N_2^+X^-$
Explanation
[Solution] Arenediazonium ions are stabilised by resonance with the benzene ring; alkyl and benzyl diazonium salts decompose readily. Answer (2).
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