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Benzene diazonium chloride on treatment with ethanol gives

A)  chlorobenzene               

B)  benzene

C)  phenol                                               

D)  aniline

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

The diazogroup of benzenediazonium chloride is replaced by hydrogen by heating it with ethanol. Thus, the reduction of diazonium salt or replacement of the diazo group by hydrogen is called deamination.