The correct stability order of the following diazonium salts is N2Cl– + OCH3 (A) N2Cl– + NO2 (B) N2Cl– + (C) N2Cl– + CN (D) (A) A B C D (B) C D B A (C) A C D B (D) C A D B

Question

The correct stability order of the following diazonium salts is N2Cl– + OCH3 (A) N2Cl– + NO2 (B) N2Cl– + (C) N2Cl– + CN (D)

(A) A > B > C > D
(B) C > D > B > A
(C) A > C > D > B
(D) C > A > D > B

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Correct order of stability A > C > D > B +M –M –M EDG increases stability EWG decreases stability

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