Which of the following is a characteristic chem... - SS3 Chemistry Organic Chemistry: Amines and Amino Acids Question
Which of the following is a characteristic chemical property of primary amines?
A
Formation of Schiff bases
B
Strong basicity
C
Dehydration to form nitriles
D
Oxidation to form carboxylic acids
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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