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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the product formed when N,N-Dimethylaniline reacts with Nitrous acid in cold conditions? 

Options:

4-Nitroso-N,N-dimethylaniline 

3-Nitroso-N,N-dimethylaniline 

2-Nitroso-N,N-dimethylaniline 

2,4-Nitroso-N,N-dimethylaniline 

Correct Answer:

4-Nitroso-N,N-dimethylaniline 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. 4-Nitroso-N,N-dimethylaniline.

When N,N-Dimethylaniline reacts with nitrous acid in cold conditions, the product formed is primarily 4-Nitroso-N,N-dimethylaniline.

In this reaction, the nitrosation occurs predominantly at the para position relative to the dimethylamino group due to its electron-donating nature, which makes the para position more reactive towards electrophilic substitution.

So, the correct answer is: 4-Nitroso-N,N-dimethylaniline