Question

The correct name of the given reaction is:

\[\ce{Ar - N^+2X- ->[HBr][Cu powder] Ar - Br + N2}\]

Options

• Hoffmann Bromamide degradation reaction

• Gabriel Phthalimide synthesis

• Carbyl amine reaction

• Gatterman reaction

Answer 1

Gatterman reaction

Explanation:

By reacting benzenediazonium chloride with \[\ce{Cu/HCl}\] or \[\ce{Cu/HBr}\], respectively, this process produces either chlorobenzene or bromobenzene. It is a process for formylating molecules with aromatic rings. As a result, another name for it is Gatterman formylation.