STANDARDChemistry-Amines

STANDARD Chemistry Preparation of Amines MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Chloromethane on treatment with excess of ammonia yields mainly

A

N, N-dimethylmethanamine (CH₃—N(CH₃)₂)

B

N-methylmethanamine (CH₃—NH—CH₃)

C

methanamine (CH₃NH₂)

D

mixture containing all these in equal proportion.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Primary amine is obtained as a major product by taking large excess of ammonia.

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