Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
The correct stability order of the following diazonium salt is
A
(A) > (B) > (C) > (D)
B
(A) > (C) > (D) > (B)
C
(C) > (A) > (D) > (B)
D
(C) > (D) > (B) > (A)
Answer
(A) > (C) > (D) > (B)
Explanation
Solution
Diazonium salt containing aryl group directly linked to electron donating group is the most stable due to resonance. The +M effect stabilizes the intermediate, whereas Electron withdrawing group on benzene destabilizes the intermediate at the para position.
Order will be A > C > D > B.
So, the correct option is (B): (A) > (C) > (D) > (B).