Ncert Exercises & Solutions

What is the product formed when methylamine reacts with nitrous acid?

1.	CH₃-O-N=O	2.	CH₃-O-CH₃
3.	CH₃-OH	4.	CH₃CHO

Hint: Primary amine form unstable diazonium salt

Methylamine reacts with HNO₂ (nitrous acid) to form methanol. The reaction is as follows: