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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

During the acylation of an aliphatic primary amine, which of the following is replaced by an acyl group?

Options:

NH2 group

One H atom of NH2

Both H atoms of NH2

Alkyl group of the amine

Correct Answer:

One H atom of NH2

Explanation:

Aliphatic and aromatic 1° and 2° amines react with acid chlorides, anhydrides and esters by nucleophilic substitution, where the H atom of NH2 or NH group is replaced by the acyl group.