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An organic compound $\left(\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_9 \mathrm{~N}\right)(A)$, when treated with nitrous acid, gave an alcohol and $\mathrm{N}_2$ gas was evolved. $(A)$ on warming with $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$ and caustic potash gave (C) which on reduction gave iso-propylmethylamine. Predict the structure of $(A)$.
ChemistryAminesNEETNEET 2012 (Mains)
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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On treating with nitrous acid primary a mine gives an alcohol and $\mathrm{N}_2$ gas. So, ' $A$ ' should be a primary amine.

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