Chemistry-Chemical Reactions

NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): Primary amines have higher boiling points than tertiary amines of similar molecular mass. | Reason (R): Primary amines form stronger intermolecular hydrogen bonds compared to tertiary amines.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Primary amines have stronger intermolecular hydrogen bonding due to the presence of more hydrogen atoms attached to nitrogen, leading to higher boiling points compared to tertiary amines.

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