Chemistry-Chemical Reactions

NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about the reactions of amines is correct?

A

Primary amines react with nitrous acid to form diazonium salts that liberate nitrogen gas.

B

Tertiary amines undergo the carbylamine reaction when heated with chloroform.

C

Aromatic primary amines can be prepared using Gabriel phthalimide synthesis.

D

Boiling points of amines are generally lower than those of alcohols of similar molar mass.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Primary aliphatic amines react with nitrous acid to form diazonium salts, which are unstable and liberate nitrogen gas quantitatively, as mentioned in the NCERT context. The other statements are incorrect based on the reactions and properties of amines discussed.

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