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.