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Primary aliphatic amines react with nitrous acid to give:
AStable diazonium salts
BStable N-nitroso amines
CAlcohols and nitrogen gas
DColoured azo compounds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Alcohols and nitrogen gas
The alkyldiazonium salt formed is unstable and breaks down to an alcohol with release of N2.
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