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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 | |