Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the product formed when ethanamine reacts with HBr?

Options:

NH4Br

CH3CH2NHBr

CH3NH3Br

CH3CH2NH3Br

Correct Answer:

CH3CH2NH3Br

Explanation:

Since amines are basic in nature, they react with acids to form salts of ammonium. Ethanamine (CH3CH2NH2) reacts with HBr in a reversible reaction to form ethylammonium bromide through addition.