MCQ
Select the compound which on treatment with nitrous acid liberates nitrogen.
  • A
    Nitroethane
  • B
    Triethylamine
  • C
    Diethylamine
  • Ethylamine

Answer

Correct option: D.
Ethylamine
Primary aliphatic amines react with nitrous acid to form aliphatic diazonium salts which being unstable, liberate nitrogen gas and alcohols.

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