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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