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Assertion: Acylation of amines gives a monosubstituted product whereas alkylation of amines gives polysubstituted product. Reason: Acyl group sterically hinders the approach of further acyl groups. - Chemistry

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Assertion: Acylation of amines gives a monosubstituted product whereas alkylation of amines gives polysubstituted product.

Reason: Acyl group sterically hinders the approach of further acyl groups.

Options

  • Both assertion and reason are wrong.

  • Both assertion and reason are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

  • Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

  • Both assertion and reason are correct statements and reason is correct explanation of assertion.

  • Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

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Solution

Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

Explanation:

In the acryl derivative, the delocalisation of electrons of the nitrogen atom occur over the carbonyl group, this decreases the electron density on the nitrogen atom that it no more perform as nucleophile and don't react with next acylating alkaline molecule.

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Chapter 13: Amines - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [Page 192]

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NCERT Exemplar Chemistry [English] Class 12
Chapter 13 Amines
Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) | Q 68 | Page 192

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