Chemistry-Chemical Reactions
NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following combinations correctly describes the reactions of amines with nitrous acid?
A
Aromatic primary amines form diazonium salts; aliphatic primary amines form alkenes.
B
Aromatic primary amines form alkenes; aliphatic primary amines do not react with nitrous acid.
C
Aromatic primary amines do not react; aliphatic primary amines form diazonium salts.
D
Both aromatic and aliphatic primary amines form stable diazonium salts.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Aromatic primary amines react with nitrous acid to form diazonium salts, while aliphatic primary amines can decompose to form alkenes, as indicated in the NCERT context regarding their reactions with nitrous acid.
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