STANDARDChemistry-Amines
STANDARD Chemistry Reductive Amination MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Find the product of the given reaction: C₆H₅COCH₃ + CH₃CH₂NH₂, H⁺ →
A
C₆H₅CH₂CH₃
B
C₆H₅C=NCH₂CH₃
C
C₆H₅CH₂CH₂CH₃
D
H₂C=C=NCH₂OH
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The reaction is an example of reductive amination where the ketone reacts with the amine in the presence of an acid catalyst to form an imine. The imine is then reduced to form the corresponding amine.
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