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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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What is the product when a primary aliphatic amine reacts with nitrous acid (HNO₂)?
Options
A Nitrosoamine (yellow oil)
B Diazonium salt (unstable, decomposes to alcohols, alkenes, with N₂ evolution)
Correct Answer
C Amide
D Quaternary ammonium salt
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Primary aliphatic amines form unstable diazonium salts that decompose to give a mixture of alcohols, alkenes, and other products with evolution of N₂ gas.

Hint

Nitrogen gas is evolved.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 604 of 1999
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