Q. Which of the following compound does not undergoes Schotten-Baumann reaction?
A) Phenol
B) Primary amine
C) Secondary amine
D) Tertiary amine
Explanation
(d)
Compounds having active hydrogen such as, phenols, alcohols, primary or secondary amines and amides show Schotten-Baumann reaction. But tertiary amines do not have active hydrogen, hence, do not undergo Schotten-Baumann reaction.
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