The reaction shown is a coupling reaction forming an azo dye. Reagent A must be 2-naphthol (β-naphthol), which couples with diazonium salts at the 1-position (ortho to the -OH group) to form colored azo compounds. This is a classic electrophilic aromatic substitution where the activated naphthalene ring couples with the diazonium ion.
JEE Main · 2022 · 29 Jul 2022 · Shift 1 · Single correct option