JEE Main202127 Aug 2021Morning ShiftChemistryAminesActual
Which of the following is not a correct statement for primary aliphatic amines?
Options
- APrimary amines can be prepared by the Gabriel phthalimide synthesis.
- BPrimary amines are less basic than the secondary amines.
- CThe intermolecular association in primary amines is less than the intermolecular association in secondary amin
- DPrimary amines on treating with nitrous acid solution form corresponding alcohols except methyl amine.
Correct answer
C. The intermolecular association in primary amines is less than the intermolecular association in secondary amin
Step-by-step solution
The intermolecular association in primary amines is more than the intermolecular association in secondary amines due to 2 - H atoms are present on nitrogen.