When benzene diazonium chloride is treated with $\beta-$naphthol in an alkaline medium,a coupling reaction takes place,resulting in the formation of an azo dye. In this reaction,benzene diazonium chloride acts as:

  • A
    Electrophile
  • B
    Nucleophile
  • C
    Free radical
  • D
    None of these

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