MCQ
During acetylation of amines what is replaced by acetyl groups
  • A
    Hydrogen atom attached to nitrogen atom
  • B
    One or more hydrogen atoms attached to carbon atom
  • One or more hydrogen atoms attached to nitrogen atom
  • D
    Hydrogen atoms attached to either carbon atom or nitrogen atom

Answer

Correct option: C.
One or more hydrogen atoms attached to nitrogen atom
c
The above reaction is acetylation of methyl-amine which is a primary amine. in this compound, one or more hydrogens attached to the nitrogen atom is replaced by acetyl group.

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