Diazo Compounds

Containing the group.N:N.; but this group is united with but one carbon atom. Examples, C.H.N:N.Cl, diazo benzene chloride. CH. N:N.NH.C.H., diazo amido benzene. The diazo compounds are characterized by their instability. Many of them explode when touched, and undergo spontaneous decomposition when allowed to stand.