AIIMS2010Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2010 Chemistry Amines MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The compound which on reaction with aqueous nitrous acid at low temperature produces an oily nitrosamine is

A

methyl amine

B

ethyl amine

C

diethyl amine

D

triethyl amine

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Secondary amines react with nitrous acid to form N-nitrosodiethylamine.

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