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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Methylamine reacts with nitrous acid to form
Options
A CH3CH3
B CH3OH
Correct Answer
C CH3NO2
D CH3CH2OH
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methylamine (CH3NH2) reacts with nitrous acid to form methanol (CH3OH) and nitrogen gas. The diazonium intermediate decomposes to give the alcohol.

Hint

What alcohol is formed from methylamine with nitrous acid?

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