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which one is correct?
I need a little expalnation.
4 Answers
- Uncle MichaelLv 72 weeks agoFavorite Answer
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:
- az_lenderLv 72 weeks ago
"Chemical Aid" website shows a reaction:
5CH3CH2NH2 + 3HNO3 --> 4N2 + 4H2O + 5CH3CH2OH
- GodLv 72 weeks ago
1) is correct. A secondary amine reacts with nitrous acid to form an N-nitroso amine.
- Anonymous2 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.