Question

(i) How will you convert benzene diazonium chloride to biphenyl? Give the name of the reaction.
(ii) How will you confirm the presence of keto group at C-2 carbon in Fructose molecule?

Hint:

To remember which aldehydes undergo Cannizzaro: "No Alpha, No Problem." Aldehydes like Benzaldehyde (C₆H₅CHO) and Formaldehyde (HCHO) lack α-hydrogens and thus cannot undergo Aldol condensation, making them perfect candidates for Cannizzaro.

Answer 1

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