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OpenStudy (anonymous):

which of the following compounds form nitrites with nitrous acid ? a)Primary amines b)Secondary amines c)Tertiary amines d)All of these

OpenStudy (kkutie7):

this is worth giving a look at http://www.chemguide.co.uk/organicprops/amines/nitrousacid.html

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank u, but it is not clear whether it gives NO2 or not !

OpenStudy (abhisar):

I think it should be tertiary amines

OpenStudy (abhisar):

@Abmon98

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i also think that, thank u :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but what is the reason ?

OpenStudy (kkutie7):

I was gonna say for sure that it wasn't b. glade you found the answer =) oh it has to do with arrow pushing

OpenStudy (kkutie7):

Primary you get a result of water and nitrogen secondary you get water and a carcinogen.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohk Thanks :) I wish i cud give medal to both of u :)

OpenStudy (kkutie7):

I got it =)

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