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Why do secondary and tertiary amines not react with nitrous acid in the same way as primary amines?

Options

  1. AThey lack a nitrogen atom
  2. BThey lack a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen
  3. CThey are less stable
  4. DThey have a higher boiling point

Correct answer

B. They lack a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen

Step-by-step solution

Secondary and tertiary amines lack a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom, which is necessary for the reaction with nitrous acid.

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