Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Primary amines can be converted into amides by acylation. | Reason (R): Acylation involves the replacement of a hydrogen atom in the amine group by an acyl group.
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 but (R) is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Acylation is a nucleophilic substitution reaction where the hydrogen atom of the –NH2 group is replaced by an acyl group, forming an amide. This makes (R) the correct explanation for (A).
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