Action of nitrous acid on ethyl amine gives

Options

(a) nitromethane
(b) NH₃
(c) C₂H₆
(d) C₂H₅OH

Correct Answer:

C₂H₅OH

Explanation:

CH₂CH₂NH₂ → C₂H₅OH + N₂ + H₂O.

NaNO₂ + HCl → NaCl + HONO(Nitrous acid)