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Which one of the following compounds forms a quaternary salt on reacting with excess methyl iodide?
ChemistryAminesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2004
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OCH}_3$
  • B $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{CHOC}_2 \mathrm{H}_5$
  • C $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{NH}_2$
  • D $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{NO}_2$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{NH}_2$
Amines react with alkyl halide (excess) to give quaternary ammonium salt.

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