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Which of the following compound does not undergo schotten Baumann reaction?

A)  Phenol

B)  Primary amine

C)  Secondary amine

D)  Tertiary amine

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

 Compounds having active hydrogen such as, phenols, alcohols, primary or secondary amines and amides show Schotten Baumann reaction. But tertiary amines do not have active hydrogen, hence, do not undergo Schptten Baumann reaction.