Which of the following is converted into an alcohol on treatment with $HN{O_2}$
A
Methyl amine
B
Aniline
C
Dimethyl amine
D
Triethyl amine
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A
Methyl amine
a (a) $\mathop {C{H_3}N{H_2}}\limits_{{\text{Methyl amine}}} \xrightarrow{{HN{O_2}}}C{H_3}OH + {N_2} + {H_2}O$
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A given nitrogen-containing aromatic compound $'A'$ reacts with $Sn/HCl,$ followed by $HNO_2$ to give an unstable compound $'B'$. $ 'B',$ on treatment with phenol, forms a beautiful coloured compound $'C'$ with the molecular formula $C_{12}H_{10}N_2O.$ The structure of compound $'A'$ is
Assertion : Acylation of amines gives a monosubstituted product whereas alkylation of amines gives polysubstituted product.
Reason : Acyl group sterically hinders the approach of further acyl groups