Primary amine on treatment with NaNO2 with HCl yields:
A
Nitro compound
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B
Ammonia
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C
Secondary alcohol
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D
Primary alcohol
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Solution
The correct option is D Primary alcohol Generally Aliphatic primary amines react with NaNO2 and HCl to give diazonium salt. Unlike aromatic diazonium salts Aliphatic amines produce primary alcohols.