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Benzenediazonium chloride on treatment with water gives:

  1. Benzene
  2. o-chlorophenol
  3. Anisole
  4. Pheno

Correct answer: Benzene

Solution

Benzenediazonium chloride is unstable in water and undergoes hydrolysis with loss of nitrogen gas. The diazonium group is ultimately replaced by hydrogen, giving benzene.

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