Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 43
Question: Ethylamine can be prepared by the action of bromine and caustic potash on [CPMT 1994]
Options:
A) Acetamide
B) Propionamide
C) Formamide
D) Methyl cyanide
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ \underset{Propionamide}{\mathop{CH_3-CH_2-CO-NH_2}},+Br_2+4KOH\to $ $ CH_3CH_2NH_2+K_2CO_3+2KBr+2H_2O $