An azo compound X is cleaved at the azo linkage by stannous chloride, SnCl2 to form two amines, 3-bromo- 4-amino toluene and 2-methyl-4-aminophenol. A +B→ X Which of the following is the suitable combination of A and B?

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An azo compound X is cleaved at the azo linkage by stannous chloride, SnCl2 to form two amines, 3-bromo- 4-amino toluene and 2-methyl-4-aminophenol. A +B→ X Which of the following is the suitable combination of A and B? (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

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For the coupling reaction, diazonium ion should contain some electron withdrawing groups and the other compound should have electron releasing groups, i.e. should behave like a good nucleophile. Thus, <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/42c47b39ffce21fcd51f0e05a99ef005-.png" /> Formation of 3-bromo-4-amino toluene and 2-methyl-4- amino phenol also support these structures for A and B.

Q. An azo compound X is cleaved at the azo linkage by stannous chloride, SnCl2​ to form two amines, 3-bromo- 4-amino toluene and 2-methyl-4-aminophenol. A+B→X Which of the following is the suitable combination of A and B?

Q. An azo compound $X$ is cleaved at the azo linkage by stannous chloride, $S n C l_{2}$ to form two amines, 3-bromo- 4-amino toluene and 2-methyl-4-aminophenol. $A + B \to X$ Which of the following is the suitable combination of A and B?