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The correct sequential order of the reagents for the given reaction is
NO2-substituted benzene with NH2 group converted to OH-substituted benzene with I group as shown.
- HNO2, Fe/H+, HNO2, KI, H2O/H+
- HNO2, KI, Fe/H+, HNO2, H2O/warm
- HNO2, KI, HNO2, Fe/H+, H2O/H+
- HNO2, Fe/H+, KI, HNO2, H2O/warm
Correct answer: HNO2, KI, Fe/H+, HNO2, H2O/warm
Solution
Diazotize the existing -NH2 (HNO2) and replace with iodine (KI); then reduce -NO2 to -NH2 (Fe/H+), diazotize it (HNO2), and hydrolyze with H2O/warm to -OH. Order: HNO2, KI, Fe/H+, HNO2, H2O/warm.
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