Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements about the reactions of amines is correct?
A
Primary and secondary amines react with acid chlorides to form amides through nucleophilic substitution.
B
Tertiary amines can undergo acylation in the same manner as primary amines.
C
The reaction of amines with alkyl halides yields only tertiary amines.
D
Amines do not react with benzoyl chloride to form any products.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Primary and secondary amines react with acid chlorides, anhydrides, and esters through nucleophilic substitution to form amides, as stated in the NCERT context. Tertiary amines do not participate in the same reactions due to the lack of available hydrogen atoms on nitrogen.
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