The compound obtained by the reaction between primary amine and aldehyde is :
A
amide
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B
imine
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C
nitrite
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D
nitro
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Solution
The correct option is B imine Primary amine reacts with an aldehyde to form an imine. R−NH2+RCHO→R−N=CH−R+H2O This is a condensation reaction in which a molecule of water is lost.
An imin is a functional group or chemical compound containing a carbon–nitrogen double bond. The nitrogen atom can be attached to a hydrogen (H) or an organic group (R).