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| 1. |
In the diazotisation of arylamines with sodium nitrite and hydrochloric acid, an excess of hydrochloric acid is used primarily to |
| A. | supress the concentration of free aniline available for coupling |
| B. | supress hydrolysis of phenol |
| C. | ensure a stoichiometric amount of nitrous acid |
| D. | neutralise the base liberated |
| Answer» B. supress hydrolysis of phenol | |