Question

An organic compound $\left(C_3{H}_{9}N\right)\left(A\right)$ when treated with nitrous acid, gave an alcohol and $N_2$ gas was evolved. $\left(A\right)$ on warming with $CHC{l}_3$ and caustic potash gave $\left(C\right)$, which on reduction gave isopropylmethylamine. Predict the structure of $\left(A\right)$.

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The given amine gives alcohol when treated with nitrous acid, so it should be a primary amine.
As it also gives isopropylmethyl amine in carbylamine test, it should be an isopropyl amine not n-propyl amine.