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Diazonium salts are a class of organic compounds that contain a diazonium group, which is a functional group with the general structure R-N=N+X-, where R represents an aryl group and X- is an anion. These salts are typically prepared by the diazotization of primary aromatic amines, a process that involves the conversion of an amine to a diazonium salt using a nitrous acid derivative. The diazonium group is highly reactive and can undergo various reactions, including coupling reactions with phenols, amines, and other nucleophiles, leading to the formation of azo dyes and other azo compounds. These compounds are widely used in the dye industry due to their vibrant colors and stability. The reactivity of diazonium salts is due to the presence of the positively charged nitrogen atom in the diazonium group, which makes it a good electrophile. However, the handling of diazonium salts requires caution due to their potential to explode under certain conditions, such as heating or exposure to strong bases.