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 :
A
An amine
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B
An imine
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C
An enamine
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D
A Schiff's base
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Solution
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.