The diazotization of two feebly basic aromatic amines is achieved by using
Options
(a) nitrous acid
(b) nitrosyl-hydrochloric acid
(c) sulphuric acid
(d) nitrosoyl-sulphuric acid
Correct Answer:
nitrous acid
Explanation:
Diazotisation reaction of aromatic amine takes place in presence of nitrous acid obtained from NaNO₂ and HCl.
NaNO₂ + HCl → HNO₂ + NaCl.