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Coupling of diazonium salt with phenol in alkaline conditions gives:

Answer: Azo dye.

  • A Azo dye
  • B Phenol
  • C Amine
  • D Haloarene

Correct answer: A. Azo dye

Explanation: Azo coupling forms a highly coloured azo compound (-N=N-) used in dyes.

Why Aniline Is a Weaker Base Than MethylamineNCH₃lone pair fully availableMethylamineN donates electrons freely → STRONG baseNlone pair delocalised into ringAniline

In aniline, the nitrogen's lone pair is pulled into the benzene ring through resonance, leaving less electron density available to accept a proton - which is why aniline is a much weaker base than methylamine, where the lone pair is fully available.

Concept context

Nitrogen-containing organic compounds. Covers classification (primary, secondary, tertiary), basicity comparison, preparation methods, and reactions including diazotization and coupling, key for understanding dyes and pharmaceuticals.

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