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Question:

Which of the following will be the most stable diazonium salt RN+2X−?

CH3N+2X−

CH3CH2N+2X−

C6H5CH2N+2X−

C6H5N+2X−

Solution:

Among the given diazonium salts, benzene diazonium halide C6H5N+2X− is most stable due to conjugation of the N≡N triple bond with the benzene ring.