Which of the following will be most stable diazonium salt RN₂⁺ X⁻
Options
(a) CH₃N₂⁺ X⁻
(b) C₆H₅N₂⁺ X⁻
(c) CH₃CH₂N₂⁺ X⁻
(d) C₆H₅CH₂N₂⁺ X⁻
Correct Answer:
C₆H₅N₂⁺ X⁻
Explanation:
Aromatic diazonium salts are more stable due to dispersal of the positive charge in benzene ring.