Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 145

Question: Which of the following does not reduce Tollen?s reagent [Kerala PMT 2004]

Options:

A) $ CH_3CHO $

B) $ C_6H_5NHOH $

C) $ HCOOH $

D) $ C_6H_5NO_2 $

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ \underset{Acetamide}{\mathop{CH_3CONH_2}},+Br_2+4KOH\xrightarrow[-2H_2O]{} $ $ \underset{\text{(Methyl amine)}}{\mathop{CH_3NH_2}},+2KBr+2K_2CO_3 $