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Aniline dissolved in dilute HCl is reacted with sodium nitrite at \[0{}^\text{o}C\]. This solution was added drop wise to a solution containing equimolar mixture of aniline and phenol in dil. HCl. The structure of the major product is :             [JEE Main 9-4-2019 Morning]

A)          

B)

C)           

D)

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Aniline undergoes diazo coupling in acidic medium with \[Ph{{\overset{+}{\mathop{N}}\,}_{2}}\]