Question

Draw the major organic product(s) of the reaction of p-bromoaniline with HNO2, HCl.

Answer 1

Answer:

The major product from this reaction is 4-bromobenzene diazonium chloride.

Explanation:

The reaction of p-bromoaniline with HNO2 and HCl produces diazonium salt. When primary aromatic amines are nitrosated with nitrous acid in the presence of a strong acid such as HCl, diazonium salts are frequently formed. The diazonium salts are a crucial step in the production of halides and azo compounds. The necessary reaction mechanism is depicted in the illustration in the diagram below.