What starting materials are required to synthesize the following azo compound?
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV

Question

What starting materials are required to synthesize the following azo compound? 
A)I 
B)II 
C)III 
D)IV

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The azo compound shown in the image contains two nitrogen atoms linked through a double bond (azo group) and two phenyl rings attached to the nitrogen atoms. Therefore, the starting materials required for the synthesis are a primary aromatic amine (I) and a diazonium salt (II) that can react to form the azo compound (III), which can further react with a phenyl ring (IV) to give the final product. Choice B represents the diazonium salt necessary for the reaction.

What Starting Materials Are Required to Synthesize the Following Azo