Q. Which of the following amines can be directly oxidized to the corresponding nitro compound by potassium permanganate?
A) $CH_{3}NH_{2}$
B) $CH_{2} - CH - CH_{3}$
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$NH_{2}$
C) $\left( CH_{3} \right)_{2}NH$
D) $\left( CH_{3} \right)_{3}C - NH_{2}$
Explanation
(c)
Tertiary amine can be directly oxidised to corresponding nitro compound by$\ KMnO_{4}$.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.