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In Gattermann reaction, a diazonium group is replaced by $\underline{X}$ using $\underline{Y}$. $\underline{X}$ and $\underline{Y}$ are
$\underline{X} \quad \underline{Y}$
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Options:
  • A $\mathrm{Cl}^{\ominus} \quad \mathrm{Cu} / \mathrm{HCl}$
  • B $\mathrm{Cl}^{\oplus} \quad \mathrm{CuCl}_2 / \mathrm{HCl}$
  • C $\mathrm{Cl}^{\ominus} \quad \mathrm{CuCl}_2 / \mathrm{HCl}$
  • D $\mathrm{Cl}_2 \quad \mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{O} / \mathrm{HCl}$
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{Cl}^{\ominus} \quad \mathrm{Cu} / \mathrm{HCl}$

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