STANDARD Chemistry Reactions with Nitrous Acid MCQ Question
Primary amines on reaction with nitrous acid form _______. For the test of primary amines _______ reaction is used. Primary amines are _______ basic than ammonia.
carboxylic acids, Hoffmann, less
secondary alcohols, carbylamine, less
primary alcohols, carbylamine, more
hydroxylamines, carbylamine, less
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Primary amines react with nitrous acid to form primary alcohols. The carbylamine reaction is used to test for primary amines. Primary amines are more basic than ammonia.
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