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which one is correct?

I need a little expalnation.

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I appreciate if anyone can help me in this case also

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  • 2 weeks ago
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    It is NOT necessary to balance the equations of organic reactions.  Therefore, you CANNOT predict the product of reaction based on math.

    Here below shows the reaction between an amine and HNO₂ in cold acidic solution.

    1° amine + HNO₂ → N₂ gas

    2° amine + HNO₂ → an insoluble oil of N-Nitrosamine (RR'N-N=O)

    3° amine + HNO₂ → ammonium salt

    The given amine is a 2° amine as the N atom in the molecule is bonded to 2 alkyl groups.

    So, an insoluble oil of N-Nitrosamine (RR'N-N=O) is formed as the product.

    Hence, the answer:  the first one

    The conversion is shown below:

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  • 2 weeks ago

    "Chemical Aid" website shows a reaction:

    5CH3CH2NH2 + 3HNO3 --> 4N2 + 4H2O + 5CH3CH2OH

  • God
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    1) is correct.  A secondary amine reacts with nitrous acid to form an N-nitroso amine.

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    I see that you were able to re-categorize your question. Well done. High school chemistry was a long time ago, but I'm going to say that the first one is correct, based on the math involved. 

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