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Consider the following diazonium ions :

(I)

The order of reactivity towards diazo-coupling with phenol in the presence of dil. NaOH is –

A

I < IV < II < III

B

I < III < IV < II

C

III < I < II < IV

D

III < I < IV < II

Answer

I < III < IV < II

Explanation

Solution

Diazonium ion acts as electrophile in coupling reaction; greater the electron withdrawing power, higher the electrophilicity.