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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which type of amine produces N2 when treated with HONO?
Options
A Primary
Correct Answer
B Secondary
C Tertiary
D Quaternary
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Primary amines react with nitrous acid (HNO2) to produce nitrogen gas (N2). This is the basis for the qualitative test for primary amines.

Hint

Which amine gives nitrogen gas with nitrous acid?

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