Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

The amine which will not undergo benzoylation in alkaline medium is

Options:

Methanamine

N-Ethylethanamine

Benzenamine

N,N-Dimethylaniline

Correct Answer:

N,N-Dimethylaniline

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → N,N-Dimethylaniline

Benzoylation (reaction with benzoyl chloride) occurs at the –NH₂ group of amines.

  • Primary and secondary amines (–NH₂, –NHR) react readily in alkaline medium.
  • Tertiary amines (–NR₂) do not undergo benzoylation because they lack a hydrogen on nitrogen.

N,N-Dimethylaniline is a tertiary amine, so it will not undergo benzoylation.