An organic compound $(X)$ was treated with sodium nitrite and $H C l$ in ice cold conditions. Bubbles of nitrogen gas were seen coming out. The compound $(X)$ may be:

a secondary aliphatic amine

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a primary aromatic amine

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a primary aliphatic amine

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a tertiary amine

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Solution

The correct option is D a primary aliphatic amine

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Some statements are given about acylation of amines with acid chloride

I. Tertiary amines do not react with acid chloride

II. This reaction is an example of a nuclophilic addition reaction

III. This reaction is carried out in the presence of pyridine

IV. Aliphatic and aromatic primary and secondary amines involve in this reaction

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Give plausible explanation for each of the following:

(i) Why are amines less acidic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses?

(ii) Why do primary amines have higher boiling point than tertiary amines?

(iii) Why are aliphatic amines stronger bases than aromatic amines?

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