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NEET · Chemistry · STD 12 - 9. Amines

Given below are two statements: Statement \(I:\) Primary aliphatic amines react with \(HNO _{2}\) to give unstable diazonium salts. Statement \(II:\) Primary aromatic amines react with \(HNO _{2}\) to form diazonium salts which are stable even above \(300 \,K\). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are incorrect.
  2. B Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect.
  3. C Statement \(I\) is incorrect but Statement \(II\) is correct.
  4. D Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct.
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(B) Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect.

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