Question

In Gattermann reaction, a diazonium group is replaced by using $\underline{Y} \underline{X}$and $\underline{Y}$ are

• A. $\underline{X} \to Cl^{\ominus} - \underline{X} \to Cu/HCI $
• B. $\underline{X} \to Cl^{\oplus} - \underline{X} \to CuCl_2/HCI $
• C. $\underline{X} \to Cl^{\oplus} - \underline{X} \to CuCl/HCI $
• D. $\underline{X} \to Cl_2 - \underline{X} \to Cu_2O /HCI $

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) $\underline{X} \to Cl^{\ominus} - \underline{X} \to Cu/HCI $