The product formed by the reaction of primary amine and aldehyde is -
A
Acid
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B
Nitrite
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C
Imine
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D
Nitro alkane
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Solution
The correct option is C Imine
The product of reaction with primary amine and aldehyde is imine. For example, acetaldehyde reacts with methyl amine to form (E)-N-ethylidenemethanamine.