STANDARDChemistry-Amines
STANDARD Chemistry Preparation of Amines MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following methods of preparation of amines will not give same number of carbon atoms in the chain of amines as in the reactant?
A
Reaction of nitrite with LiAlH₄.
B
Reaction of amide with LiAlH₄ followed by treatment with water.
C
Heating alkyl halide with potassium salt of phthalimide followed by hydrolysis.
D
Treatment of amide with bromine in aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
All other reactions give the same number of C atoms in the chain of amines as in the reactants. The reaction of amide with bromine in aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide results in one less carbon atom.
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