NEETChemistryOrganic Compounds Containing NitrogenMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following statements about primary amines is false?
- AAlkyl amines are stronger bases than aryl amines.
- BAlkyl amines react with nitrous acid to produce alcohols.
- CAryl amines react with nitrous acid to produce phenols.
- DAlkyl amines are stronger bases than ammonia.
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Correct answer: C
Aryl amines react with nitrous acid to form diazonium salt.

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