A gaseous carbon compound is soluble in dilute HCl. The solution on treating with NaNO2 gives off nitrogen leaving behind a solution which smells of wood spirit. The carbon compound is :
A
HCHO
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B
CO
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C
C2H5NH2
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D
CH3NH2
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Solution
The correct option is DCH3NH2 The carbon compound is methyl amine CH3NH2. It is gas at room temperature and forms soluble hydrochloride salt with HCl. The solution on treating with NaNO2 gives off nitrogen leaving behind a solution which smells of wood spirit. Wood spirit is methanol.