Question Detail
Question
Which of the following compounds does not react with acetyl chloride?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Trimethylamine (tertiary amine) does not react with acetyl chloride to form an amide because it has no N-H hydrogen. Methylamine (1°), dimethylamine (2°), and aniline (1° aromatic) all have N-H hydrogens and react.
Hint
Which amine lacks an N-H bond?