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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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Which of the following is NOT a method of preparing primary amines?
Options
A Reduction of nitriles
B Reduction of nitroalkanes
C Gabriel synthesis
D Reaction of tertiary amines with H2O2
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Reaction of tertiary amines with H2O2 gives amine oxides, not primary amines. The other methods all yield primary amines.

Hint

Oxidation of tertiary amines gives N-oxides.

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Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 273 of 1999
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