Question:

Observe the following reaction \[ \mathrm{C_6H_5N_2Cl} \xrightarrow[\text{cold}]{X} Y \] \(Y\) reacts with aqueous NaOH solution and forms its sodium salt. What are \(X\) and \(Y\)?

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Benzenediazonium chloride:
  • With water \(\rightarrow\) Phenol.
  • With KI \(\rightarrow\) Iodobenzene.
  • With CuCl/HCl \(\rightarrow\) Chlorobenzene.
  • With CuBr/HBr \(\rightarrow\) Bromobenzene.
Updated On: Jul 9, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}\); Phenol
  • \(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}\); \(p\)-Cresol
  • \(\mathrm{H_2O}\); \(p\)-Cresol
  • \(\mathrm{H_2O}\); Phenol \bigskip
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Identify reagent \(X\). Benzenediazonium chloride undergoes hydrolysis on warming with water. \[ \mathrm{C_6H_5N_2^+Cl^-} +\mathrm{H_2O} \rightarrow \mathrm{C_6H_5OH} +\mathrm{N_2} +\mathrm{HCl} \] Thus, \[ X=\mathrm{H_2O} \]

Step 2:
Identify product \(Y\). The product formed is phenol. Phenol reacts with aqueous NaOH to form sodium phenoxide. \[ \mathrm{C_6H_5OH} +\mathrm{NaOH} \rightarrow \mathrm{C_6H_5ONa} +\mathrm{H_2O} \] Hence, \[ Y=\mathrm{Phenol} \]

Step 3:
Final conclusion. Therefore, \[ \boxed{X=\mathrm{H_2O},\qquad Y=\mathrm{Phenol}} \] Hence, the correct option is \(\boxed{(D)}\).
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