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 $ .