Question:

In the reaction

The product \(E\) is :

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Diazotisation of p-toluidine gives p-methylbenzenediazonium chloride; CuCN/KCN replaces the diazonium group by CN (Sandmeyer reaction).
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Reactant: p-toluidine (4-methylaniline). \(\mathrm{NaNO_2/HCl}\), 0-5\(^\circ\)C converts \(\mathrm{-NH_2}\) to \(\mathrm{-N_2^+Cl^-}\): D = 4-methylbenzenediazonium chloride.
\(\mathrm{CuCN/KCN}\), heat: Sandmeyer-type replacement of \(\mathrm{N_2^+}\) by \(\mathrm{-CN}\) with loss of \(\mathrm{N_2}\).
E = p-tolunitrile (4-methylbenzonitrile), the benzene ring with CN and \(\mathrm{CH_3}\) para to each other. This is the first structure.
Answer: (1) 4-methylbenzonitrile (p-tolunitrile)
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