When primary aliphatic amines are treated with nitrous acid () at low temperatures, they form highly unstable diazonium salts. What is the major organic product upon their immediate decomposition?

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When primary aliphatic amines are treated with nitrous acid ($HNO_2$) at low temperatures, they form highly unstable diazonium salts. What is the major organic product upon their immediate decomposition?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Aliphatic primary amines react with to yield highly unstable aliphatic diazonium salts, which immediately decompose to form primary alcohols along with the vigorous evolution of nitrogen gas.

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