Question on: SS3 Chemistry - Organic Chemistry: Amines and Amino Acids

Which of the following is a characteristic chemical property of primary amines?

 

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A

Formation of Schiff bases

 

B

Strong basicity

 

C

Dehydration to form nitriles

 

D

Oxidation to form carboxylic acids

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Correct Option: D

Primary amines can be oxidised to carboxylic acids using appropriate oxidising agents. The amino group (-NH2) is converted to a carboxyl group (-COOH) during the oxidation process.

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