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9.7 - Methos of Preparation of Diazonium Salts

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Introduction to Diazonium Salts

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Teacher
Teacher

Today, we are going to explore diazonium salts, which are important intermediates in organic synthesis. Can anyone tell me what the general formula for diazonium salts is?

Student 1
Student 1

Is it R-N₂X, where R is an aryl group?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! R stands for an aryl group, and X can be Cl, Br, or even HSO₄. Why do you think they are classified as intermediates?

Student 2
Student 2

Because they are used to form other compounds like dyes?

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! They are very useful in creating azo compounds and other aromatic derivatives.

The Process of Diazotisation

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Teacher

Now, let’s dive into how we prepare diazonium salts. This process is called diazotisation. Can anyone explain how nitrous acid is formed for this reaction?

Student 3
Student 3

It’s made by reacting sodium nitrite with hydrochloric acid, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! And this reaction must occur under cold conditions, typically between 273 and 278 K. Why do you think temperature control is crucial?

Student 4
Student 4

To prevent the diazonium salt from decomposing?

Teacher
Teacher

Yes! If they get too warm, they can decompose rapidly. Let’s look at the reaction equation for preparing benzenediazonium chloride; can someone help with that?

Reactions of Diazonium Salts

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Teacher

Now that we know how diazonium salts are prepared, let’s look into their reactivity. What type of reactions do you think they undergo?

Student 1
Student 1

I think they can undergo substitution reactions, where the nitrogen leaves and another group takes its place.

Teacher
Teacher

Perfect! This is because the diazonium group is a very good leaving group. Can anyone give examples of groups that can replace the diazonium group?

Student 2
Student 2

Halides like Cl and Br can replace them.

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! And we can use copper salts to facilitate this process in what we call the Sandmeyer reaction.

Significance of Diazonium Salts

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Teacher

Finally, let’s talk about why diazonium salts are significant in organic synthesis. Who can explain?

Student 3
Student 3

They allow the introduction of various substituents into aromatic compounds that cannot be achieved by direct substitution.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! For example, we can create aryl halides and aryl alcohols easily. Can anyone think of an industry that uses these compounds?

Student 4
Student 4

Dyes and pigments!

Teacher
Teacher

Yes, the dye industry heavily utilizes these chemicals, especially in creating azo dyes, which are colored and quite stable!

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Diazonium salts are prepared from primary aromatic amines through a process called diazotisation, where they react with nitrous acid.

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In the preparation of diazonium salts, primary aromatic amines are treated with nitrous acid, typically generated from sodium nitrite and hydrochloric acid, under controlled low temperatures. This reaction forms stable diazonium salts that are used as intermediates in synthesizing various aromatic compounds.

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Method of Preparation of Diazonium Salts

Diazonium salts are an important class of compounds in organic chemistry, characterized by the general formula R-N₂X, where R is an aryl group and X is a leaving group, such as chloride (Cl⁻) or hydrogensulphate (HSO₄⁻). The preparation of diazonium salts typically involves the diazotisation of primary aromatic amines by treating them with nitrous acid, formed in situ from sodium nitrite (NaNO₂) and hydrochloric acid (HCl).

The reaction occurs under cold conditions (273-278 K) to maintain the stability of the diazonium salt, which is generally colorless and crystalline. For example, benzenediazonium chloride is formed when aniline reacts with nitrous acid:

C₆H₅NH₂ + NaNO₂ + 2HCl → C₆H₅N₂Cl + NaCl + 2H₂O.

Due to their reactivity, diazonium salts are not usually stored and are used promptly after preparation. They can participate in various chemical reactions, including electrophilic substitutions and the formation of azo compounds, which are utilized in dye production. This underscores the significance of diazonium salts in the synthesis of a wide range of aromatic compounds.

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Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • Diazonium Salts: Characterized by R-N₂X structure and derived from primary aromatic amines.

  • Diazotisation: A chemical process to form diazonium salts from aromatic amines using nitrous acid.

  • Nitrous Acid: An acid that is generated in situ for diazotisation and is crucial for forming diazonium salts.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • Benzenediazonium chloride is formed when aniline reacts with nitrous acid, illustrating the typical preparation of diazonium salts.

  • Azo dyes are formed by coupling diazonium salts with phenolic compounds.

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • Diazonium salts form so fine, from aromatic amines, they're divine.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Once upon a time, a chemist treated an aromatic amine with magic nitrous acid, creating a diazonium salt that danced into other reactions, making beautiful dyes and aromatic compounds.

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  • D for Diazotisation, I for Instability, R for Reaction, S for Salts - remember these steps for diazonium salts!

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D-N-R (Diazotisation - Nitrous acid - Reaction) to recall the main aspects of diazonium salts.

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  • Term: Diazonium Salts

    Definition:

    Salts formed by the reaction of an aromatic amine with nitrous acid, characterized by the structure R-N₂X.

  • Term: Diazotisation

    Definition:

    The process of converting primary aromatic amines into diazonium salts using nitrous acid.

  • Term: Nitrous Acid

    Definition:

    A weak acid formed in situ used in the preparation of diazonium salts.

  • Term: Hydrochloric Acid

    Definition:

    A strong acid that is used with sodium nitrite to generate nitrous acid for diazotisation.