Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Which of the following diazonium salt is most stable ?
A
p-Nitrobenzenediazonium chloride
B
2,4-Dinitrobenzenediazonium chloride
C
2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenediazonium chloride
D
p-Methoxybenzenediazonium chloride
Answer
p-Methoxybenzenediazonium chloride
Explanation
Solution
Electron releasing groups stabilise the diazonium salt because of dispersal of positive charges. (See the structure of benzene diazonium chloride).