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The reaction of cyclohexanone with dimethylamine, in the presence of catalytic amount of an acid forms a compound. During the reaction, if water is continuously removed, the compound formed is generally known as :

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An amine
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An imine
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An enamine
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A Schiff's base
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The correct option is C An enamine
The reaction of cyclohexanone with dimethylamine, in the presence of catalytic amount of an acid forms a compound as shown in the reaction sequence. During the reaction, if water is continuously removed, the compound formed is generally known as an enamine.
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