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The Balz-Schiemann reaction is uniquely used to introduce which halogen onto a benzene ring via a di — Aromatic Hydrocarbons Chemistry Question

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The Balz-Schiemann reaction is uniquely used to introduce which halogen onto a benzene ring via a diazonium salt?

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

Treating a diazonium salt with fluoroboric acid (HBF4) precipitates diazonium fluoroborate. Controlled heating of this dry salt selectively yields fluorobenzene.

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