The action of nitrous acid on an aliphatic primary amine,gives

The action of nitrous acid on an aliphatic primary amine,gives

Options

(a) secondary amine
(b) nitro alkane
(c) alcohol
(d) alkyl nitrite

Correct Answer:

alcohol

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  • The reaction of aliphatic amines with nitrous acid can provide diagnostic information about the amine itself. ... When a primary amine reacts with nitrous acid, the product is either an alcohol or an alkene, with nitrogen gas being liberated as well.

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