Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 122
Question: A primary amine can be converted to an alcohol by the action of [CET Pune 1998]
Options:
A) Alkali
B) Nitrous acid
C) Reducing agent
D) Oxidizing agent
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ R-NH_2+HNO_2\to \underset{alcohol}{\mathop{R-OH}},+N_2+H_2O $ .