Question

Which of the following is not a correct statement for primary aliphatic amines?

पर्याय

• The intermolecular association in primary amines is less than the intermolecular association in secondary amines.

• Primary amines on treating with nitrous acid solution form corresponding alcohols except methyl amine.

• Primary amines are less basic than secondary amines.

• Primary amines can be prepared by the Gabriel phthalimide synthesis.

Answer 1

The intermolecular association in primary amines is less than the intermolecular association in secondary amines.

Explanation:

Due to the presence of two hydrogen atoms attached to the N-atom in primary amines, as opposed to secondary amines, the intermolecular connection is more pronounced.