Question

Write short note on coupling reaction

Answer 1

The reaction of joining two aromatic rings through the - N=N - bond is known as coupling reaction. Arenediazonium salts such as benzene diazonium salts react with phenol or aromatic amines to form coloured azo compounds. ... This reaction proceeds through electrophilic substitution.

Answer 2

The reaction of joining two aromatic rings through the - N=N - bond is known as coupling reaction. Arenediazonium salts such as benzene diazonium salts react with phenol or aromatic amines to form coloured azo compounds.