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In Gattermann reaction, a diazonium group is replaced by $\underline{\mathrm{X}}$ using $\underline{\mathrm{Y}}$. $\underline{\mathrm{X}}$ and $\underline{\mathrm{Y}}$ are
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Options:
  • A $\underline{X}$ - $\mathrm{Cl}^{\ominus}$, $\underline{Y}$ - $\mathrm{Cu} / \mathrm{HCl}$
  • B $\underline{X}$ - $\mathrm{Cl}^{\oplus}$, $\underline{Y}$ - $\mathrm{CuCl}_{2} / \mathrm{HCl}$
  • C $\underline{X}$ - $\mathrm{Cl}^{\ominus}$, $\underline{Y}$ - $\mathrm{CuCl}_{2} / \mathrm{HCl}$
  • D $\underline{X}$ - $\mathrm{Cl}_{2}$ , $\underline{Y}$ - $\mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{O} / \mathrm{HCl}$
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The correct answer is: $\underline{X}$ - $\mathrm{Cl}^{\ominus}$, $\underline{Y}$ - $\mathrm{Cu} / \mathrm{HCl}$

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