Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 117

Question: The amine which does not react with acetyl chloride is or Which of the following cannot be acetylated [MP PET 1999; MP PMT 1999]

Options:

A) $ CH_3NH_2 $

B) $ {{(CH_3)}_2}NH $

C) $ {{(CH_3)}_3}N $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ 3^{o} $ amine cannot be Acetylated because replaceable H-atom is absent.