Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 49

Question: When ethanol is mixed with ammonia and passed over alumina the compound formed is [CBSE PMT 1990]

Options:

A) $ C_2H_5NH_2 $

B) $ C_2H_4 $

C) $ C_2H_5OC_2H_5 $

D) $ CH_3OCH_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ C_2H_5OH+NH_3\xrightarrow{alumina}C_2H_5NH_2+H_2O $ .