Which of the following statements about primary amines is false?

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

1. Alkyl amines are stronger bases than aryl amines.
2. Alkyl amines react with nitrous acid to produce alcohols.
3. Aryl amines react with nitrous acid to produce
   phenols.
4. Alkyl amines are stronger bases than ammonia.

Answer

(C) Aryl amines react with nitrous acid to produce phenols.

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