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Q. Consider the following reactions,
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The end product 'S' is

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Solution:

Here the conversion occurs as follows.
Nitro group on the benzene ring is meta directing group. Hence, on bromination it forms metabromo nitrobenzene is formed. $-NO_{2}$ group on hydrogenation converts to $-NH_{2}$ . Aniline undergo diazotization reaction with sodium nitrite in the presence of HCl. Diazonium salt on reaction with $CuCl/HCl$ gives chlorobenzene. Solution