Q.

The compound C5H13N is optically active and reacts with HONO to give C5H11OH. The compound is.

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a

N-methylbutanamine

b

2-Aminopentane

c

1-Amino pentane

d

N, N1-Dimethyl propanamine

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  primary amines react with HONO to form alcohol. Thus, C5H13 N will be a primary amine. Also, it is optically active. Thus, the only isomer of C5H13 N which is a primary amine as well as optically active is 2- Aminopentane. 

Following is the reaction that takes place when the compound is reacted with HONO.

Hence, the correct answer is option B) 2-Aminopentane.

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