Azo coupling is an example of which type of reaction?
AElectrophilic substitution
BNucleophilic addition
CRadical halogenation
DElimination reaction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Electrophilic substitution
The positively charged diazonium ion is the electrophile attacking an activated ring.
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