Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
N2 gas will not be evolved upon reaction of HNO3 with which of the following amines?
A
1∘
B
2∘
C
3∘
D
Both (b) and (c)
Answer
Both (b) and (c)
Explanation
Solution
Only 1∘ amines evolve nitrogen when reacts with nitrous acid (HNO2). R−NH2+HNO2⟶ROH+N2+H2O