BHU PMT BHU PMT (Mains) Solved Paper-2010

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    The compound which, on reaction with aqueous nitrous acid at low temperature produces an oily nitrosoamine is

    A)  diethylamine                   

    B)  ethylamine

    C)   aniline                                

    D)  methylamine

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     Secondary amines (\[NH\]group) give an oily nitrosoamine, when reacts with aqueous \[HNO{{}_{2}}\]at low temperature. Thus, diethylamine being a 2° amine, gives an oily product with\[HN{{O}_{2}}\]at low temperature.


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