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What is Coupling reaction ?

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Coupling reaction. The reaction of diazonium salt with phenols and aromatic amines to form azo compounds of the general formula `Ar-N=N-Ar` is called coupling reaction. The coupling with phenols takes place in mildly alkaline medium while with amines it occurs under faintly acidic conditions.
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