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The reaction $A r \mathrm{~N}_{2}^{+} \mathrm{Cl}^{-} \stackrel{\mathrm{Cu} / \mathrm{HCl}}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{ArCl}+\mathrm{N}_{2}+\mathrm{CuCl}$ is called as
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesCOMEDKCOMEDK 2021
Options:
  • A Sandmeyer reaction
  • B Gattermann reaction
  • C Claisen reaction
  • D Carbylamine reaction
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The correct answer is: Gattermann reaction
The given reaction is Gattermann reaction. In this reaction, chlorine or bromine can be introduced in the benzene ring by treating the diazonium salt solution with corresponding halogen acid in the presence of copper powder.

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