Diazonium salts are named by suffixing “diazonium” to the name of the parent hydrocarbon, followed by the name of the anion (e.g., chloride, hydrogensulphate). The general formula for diazonium salts is R N₂⁺X⁻, where R represents an aryl group, and X⁻ is an anion like Cl⁻, Br⁻, HSO₄⁻, BF₄⁻, etc.
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Diazonium salts are named by combining the name of the parent amine with the term “diazonium.” The substituents on the nitrogen atom are then listed in alphabetical order, each followed by the word “diazonium.” For example, the diazonium salt derived from aniline is named “benzenediazonium.” The general formula for diazonium salts is RN₂⁺X⁻, where R is an aryl or alkyl group and X is an anion. These salts are key intermediates in organic synthesis, often used for the preparation of aromatic compounds, azo dyes, and various other organic compounds through diazotization reactions.