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Question
An aromatic organic compound [A] on heating with NH3 and Cu2O at high pressure gives [B]. The compound [B] on treatment with the ice-cold solution of NaNO2 and HCI gives [C], which on heating with Cu/HCl gives compound [A] again. Identify the compounds [A], [B] and [C]. Write the name of the reaction for the conversion of [B] to [C].
Short/Brief Note
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Solution 1

Conversion of B to C is called Sand-Meyer reaction
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Solution 2

This process is called diazotization.

A – Chlorobenzene
B – Benzenamine or Aniline
C – Benzene diazonium chloride
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Aniline - Sandmeyer’s Reaction
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