Q. In order to convert aniline into chlorobenzene the reagent used is

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Solution:

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The reaction of converting aromatic primary amine to diazonium salt is called diazotisation. To obtain chlorobenzene, benzene diazonium chloride is treated with cuprous chloride. This reaction is called Sandmeyer reaction.
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Therefore, to convert aniline into chlorobenzene reagents are used.
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