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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
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Correct option is B

  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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