RE-NEET2024Chemistry-Amines

RE-NEET 2024 Chemistry Reactions of Amines MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The compound that does not undergo Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction but gives a positive carbylamine test is:

A

Aniline

B

Pyridine

C

N⁻methylaniline

D

Triethylamine

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts alkylation due to the formation of a complex with the Lewis acid catalyst. However, it gives a positive carbylamine test, which is a characteristic reaction of primary amines.

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