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The diazonium group is described as among the most strongly what kind of substituent?
AElectron-donating
BElectron-withdrawing
CRadical-stabilising
DWeakly polar group
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Electron-withdrawing
It strongly pulls electrons, which is why 4-hydroxybenzenediazonium is far more acidic than phenol.
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