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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 secondary aliphatic amine reacts with nitrous acid (HNO₂)?
Options
A Alcohol
B N-Nitrosoamine (yellow oil)
Correct Answer
C Diazonium salt
D No reaction
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Secondary amines react with HNO₂ to form N-nitrosoamines (R₂N-N=O), which are usually yellow oils and are potent carcinogens.

Hint

Nitroso group attaches to nitrogen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 605 of 1999
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