Question

Ethylamine can be obtained by the

• A. Action of $N{H}_3$ on ethyl iodide
• B. Action of $N{H}_3$ on ethyl alcohol
• C. Both (A) and (B)
• D. Action of $N{H}_3$ on formaldehyde

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both (A) and (B)

Ethylamine can be obtained by the following set of reactions:

$C_2{H}_{5}I+N{H}_3\to HI+C_2{H}_5-N{H}_2{C}_2{H}_{5}OH+N{H}_3\to H_{2}O+C_2{H}_5-N{H}_2$

Ethylamine is also found in chocolate and mainly responsible for the feeling we get when we eat chocolate.