Q. In the series of reactions: X and Y are, respectively:

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Solution:

Primary amine groups when reacts with or at it undergoes diazotisation and forms diazonium salt So, the compound X will be Benzene diazonium chloride) When benzene diazonium chloride reacts with in presence of HCHO nitrobenzene is obtained. The reactions are as under: