Question
Chemistry Question on preparation of haloarenes
The conversion of benzene diazonium chloride to bromobenzene can be accomplished by
A
Reimer-Tiemann reaction
B
Friedel-Crafts reaction
C
Gattermann reaction
D
Azo-coupling reaction
Answer
Gattermann reaction
Explanation
Solution
Diazonium salts react with copper powder and hydrogen bromide to form bromobenzene. This reaction is known as