Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Which of the following statements about primary amines is false ?
A
Alkyl amines are stronger bases than aryl amines
B
Alkyl amines react with nitrous acid to produce alcohols
C
Aryl amines react with nitrous acid to produce phenols
D
Alkyl amines are stronger bases than ammonia
Answer
Aryl amines react with nitrous acid to produce phenols
Explanation
Solution
Aryl amines react with nitrous acid to produce diazonium salts.