Question
Question: Which one of the following is an oxidation product of a primary amines?...
Which one of the following is an oxidation product of a primary amines?
A
A hydroxylamine
B
A nitroproduct
C
A nitroso product
D
A alkyl hydrazine
Answer
A hydroxylamine
Explanation
Solution
Primary amines can be oxidized under mild conditions (e.g., using H2O2 or peroxy acids) to form hydroxylamines. This involves the addition of an oxygen atom to the nitrogen. The oxidation state of nitrogen increases from -3 in R-NH2 to -1 in R-NHOH. Thus, hydroxylamine is an oxidation product.