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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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Secondary and tertiary amines can be distinguished from primary amines by:
Options
A Solubility in water
B Reaction with nitrous acid (N-nitrosoamine formation vs. no reaction)
Correct Answer
C Boiling point
D Color
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Secondary amines form yellow N-nitrosoamines with HNO2; tertiary aliphatic amines form soluble salts; primary amines evolve N2 gas. This distinguishes them.

Hint

Different products with nitrous acid.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 280 of 1999
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