Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Methylamine reacts with HNO2 to form?
A
CH3-O-N=O
B
CH3-OH
C
CH3-O-CH3
D
CH3-CHO
Answer
CH3-OH
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (B): CH3-OH
Methylamine has the formula CH3NH2.as per the Schmidt reaction it can react with HNO2 to form methanol and nitrogen gas as a by-product. CH₃NH₂+ HNO₂→ CH₃OH+ N₂ +H₂O The nitrous acid will generate an electrophile. This reaction is used for the conversion of amines into alcohol.