AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Amines

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Reactions of Amines MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following statements for tertiary amines is ‘False’?

A

Alkyl amines are stronger bases than ammonia

B

Alkyl amines are stronger bases than aryl amines

C

Alkyl amines react with nitrous acid to produce alcohols

D

Aryl amines react with nitrous acid to produce phenols

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Aryl amines react with nitrous acid to form diazonium salt, not phenols.

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