DPP AMINES

1. Acetonitrile on reduction gives

a) Propanamine b) Methanamine c) Ethanamine d) None of these
2. Hofmann’s rearrangement during the conversion of an amide to amine involves……… rearrangemet.
a) Intermolecular b) Intramolecular. c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of these
3. The reduction of which of the following compound would yield secondary amine?
a) Alkyl nitrile b) Carbylamine
c) Primary amine d) Secondary nitro compound
4. Which of the test is used for detection of secondary amines ?
a) Liebermann’s nitroso test b) Lucas test
c) Tollen’s test d) Carbylamine reaction
5. From the following compounds which does not react with C6 H5 SO2 CI?
a) C2 H5 . NH2 b) CH3 . NH2
c) (CH )
3 2 NH d) (C2 H5 )3 N
6. Which of the following reaction will not occur?
HBr
a) ϕN2+ + CuBr → ϕ − Br b)
H3 PO2
+
c) ϕN2 →HOH ϕH d) ϕN2+ + I − → ϕ − I

7. Which of the following is not characteristic of amines?

a) They smell like ammonia
b) They are inflammable in air
c) They show the property of hydrogen bonding
d) They are amphoteric in nature
8. In the following reaction sequence predict the compound X and Y.

The compound X and Y are

a) b)

c) d)

9. The type of isomerism shown by C6 H5 CN

and C6 H5 NC is:
a) Position b) Functional c) Enantiomerism d) Tautomerism
10. Identify A and B in the reaction given below.

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 Hydrolysis Decarboxylation
Ethane nitrile → 𝐴 → 𝐵
𝑎𝑞.H2 SO4 Sodalime
+2H2 O ∆
−NH3 −CO2

a) Acetic acid, methanol b) Acetone, methane

c) Ethanoic acid, ethane d) Ethanoic acid, methane
11. When ethanol is mixed with ammonia and passed over catalyst, the compound formed is:
a) C2 H5 NH2 b) C2 H4 c) C2 H5 OC2 H5 d) CH3 OCH3
12. Which of the following is strongest base?
a) C6 H5 NH2 b) 𝑝 − NO2 − C6 H4 NH2 c) 𝑚 − NO2 − C6 H4 NH2 d) C6 H5 CH2 CH2
13. In the reaction
𝑋
𝑅 − C ≡ N + 4(H) → 𝑅CH2 NH2
X can be
a) LiAIH4 b) H2 SO4 c) Ni d) 2KBr
14. Increasing order of basicity of CH3 CH2 CH2 NH2 H2 C = CHCH2 NH2 and HC ≡ CCH2 NH2 is
CH3 CH2 CH2 NH2 < HC ≡ CCH2 NH2 < H2 C = CH CH CH NH < H2 C = CHCH2 NH2 < CH
a) b) 3 2 2 2
CHCH2 NH2 ≡ CCH2 NH2
HC ≡ CCH2 NH2 < H2 C = CHCH2 NH2 CH ≡ CCH2 NH2 < CH3 CH2 CH2 NH2 < H2 C
c) d)
< CH3 CH2 CH2 NH2 = CHCH2 NH2
15. In the compound given below,

the correct order of acidic nature of the positions ( X), (Y) and (Z) is:
a) Z > X > Y b) X > Y > Z c) X > Z > Y d) Y > X > Z
16. Which of the following is carbamide?
a) CH3 CONH2 b) NH2 CONH2 c) CH2 (NH2 )CONH2 d) CO(OH)NH2
17. The IUPAC name of the compound having formula,

a) 3-aminohydroxy propionic acid

b) 2-amino-propan-3-oic acid
c) Amino hydroxy propanoic acid
d) 2-amino-3-hydroxy propanoic acid
18.

a) 2-cyano-3-methyl hexane
b) 2-dimethyl-4-cyanopentane
c) 2,4-dimethyl pentane nitrile
d) 2-cyano-3-methyl hexane
19. Identify X in the series,

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 a)

b)

c)

d)

20. Reaction of aniline with benzaldehyde is

a) Substitution b) Addition c) Condensation d) Polymerisation
21. Choose the amide which on reduction with 𝐿𝑖𝐴𝐼𝐻4 yields a secondary amine
a) Ethanamide b) N-methylethanamide
c) N, N-dimethylethanamide d) Phenylmethanamide
22. Hofmann bromamide reaction is used to prepare
a) 1° amine b) 2° amine c) 3° amine d) All of these
23.

Identify 𝑌
a) Benzophenone b) Acetophenone c) Benzoic acid d) phenol
24. The reaction,
NaN3 ⁄conc.H2 SO4
𝑅COOH → 𝑅NH2 + N2 + CO2
is known as
a) Curtius reaction b) Lossen reaction c) Schmidt reaction d) Hofmann reaction
25. Dehydration of an amide gives:
a) Cyanide b) Amine c) Isocyanide d) Fatty acid
26. In aqueous solutions, the basic strength of amines decreases in the order
a) CH3 NH2 > (CH3 )2 NH2 > (CH3 )3 N b) (CH3 )2 NH > (CH3 )3 N > 𝐶H3 NH2
c) (CH )
3 3N > (CH )
3 2 NH > 𝐶H3 NH2 d) (CH3 )2 NH2 > 𝐶H3 NH2 > (CH3 )3 N
27. Methyl cyanide gives on hydrolysis
a) Methyl amine b) Acetic acid c) Formic acid d) Ethyl amine
28. Alkyl nitrite on reduction with Sn/HCl gives:
a) Alcohol b) Hydroxylamine c) Both (a) and (b) d) hydrazine
29. The molecular formula C3 H9 N cannot represent
a) 1°amine b) 2°amine c) 3°amine d) Quaternary salt
30. The value of 𝐾𝑏 is highest in case of:
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 𝑝-methylaniline
a) 𝑝-methoxy aniline b) 𝑝-chloroaniline c) 𝑝-nitroaniline d)

31. The decreasing order of basic characters of the three amines and ammonia is
a) NH3 > 𝐶H3 NH2 > C2 H5 NH2 > C6 H5 NH2 b) C2 H5 NH2 > 𝐶H3 NH2 > 𝑁H3 > C6 H5 NH2
c) C6 H5 NH2 > C2 H5 NH2 > 𝐶H3 NH2 > 𝑁H3 d) CH3 NH2 > C2 H5 NH2 > C6 H5 NH2 > 𝑁H3
32. Nitration of aniline in strongly acidic medium, result in the formation of
m-nitroaniline also. This is because
a) Amino group is meta orienting during electrophilic substitution reaction.
b) Nitro group goes always to the meta position irrespective of the substituents.
c) Nitration of aniline is a nucleophilic substitution reaction in strongly acidic medium.
d) In strongly acidic conditions aniline is present as anilinium ion.
33. On heating benzyl amine with chloroform and ethanolic KOH, product obtained is
a) Benzyl alcohol b) Benzaldehyde c) Benzonitrile d) Benzyl isocyanide
34. An organic amino compound reacts with aqueous nitrous acid at low temperature to produce an oily
nitroso amine. The compound is
a) CH3 NH2 b) CH3 CH2 NH2
c) (CH3 CH2 )3 N d) CH3 CH2 − NHCH2 CH3
35. Carbonyl chloride reacts with ammonia to form:
a) CO2 b) NH2 CONH2 c) CH3 COONH4 d) CH3 CONH2
36. Which of the following statements are correct?
a) Aniline is a stronger base ethyl amine
b) Aniline is a stronger base than 𝑝-methoxyaniline
c) Aniline must be acetylated before nitration with an acid mixture
d) Aniline is soluble in an ammonium hydroxide solution
37. Diazotisation can be carried out by the action of NaNO2 and dilute HCl at ice cold temperature on:
a) Aromatic secondary amine
b) Aromatic primary amine
c) Aromatic nitro compound
d) Aromatic amine
38. Final product of hydrolysed alkyl cyanide is
𝑅 − C = NH
a) 𝑅COOH b) 𝑅CONH2 c) | d)
OH
39. Substitution of one alkyl group by replacing hydrogen of primary amines:
a) Increases the base strength
b) Decreases the base strength
c) Remains the same
d) None of the above
40. Which of the following compounds will undergo carbylamine reactions?
a) (CH3 CH2 )2 NH b) (CH3 )2 NH c) C6 H5 NH2 d) (CH3 )3 N
41. Aliphatic amines are soluble in water because:
a) They are basic
b) They are amino compounds
c) They are lighter than water
d) Of formation of hydrogen bonds with water
42. A positive carbylamines test is given by
a) N, N-dimethylaniline b) 2,4-dimethylaniline
c) N-methy-𝑜 -methylaniline d) N-methylbenzylamine
43. Which of the following amines form maximum hydrogen bonds within themselves?
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 a) CH3 NH2 b) (CH3 )2 NH c) (CH3 )3 N d) None of these
44. 2
Which one of the following does not have 𝑠𝑝 hybridised carbon?
a) Acetone b) Acetic acid c) Acetonitrile d) Acetamide
45. Aniline is reacted with Br2 water and the resulting product is treated with an aqueous solution of sodium
nitrite in the presence of diluteHCl. The compound so formed is converted into tetrafluoroborate which is
subsequently heated dry. The end product is
a) 𝑝-bromofluorobenzene b) 𝑝-bromoaniline
c) 2, 4, 6- tribromofluoro benzene d) 1, 3, 5- tribromobenzene
46. Which of the following statements is correct?
a) Aniline is stronger base than ammonia
b) Methylamine is a stronger base than aniline and ammonia
c) Aniline is stronger than ammonia, but weaker base than methylamine
d) Methylamine is stronger than aniline, but weaker base than ammonia
47. When NaNO2 and dilute HCl were added to an amine at 0 ̊C, a colourless gas was evoloved and an ionic
compound is formed. The amine is:
a) An primary amine
b) An aromatic primary amine
c) Any amine
d) None of the above
48. Choose the incorrect comparision(s)

CH3 CH2 CH2 NH2 > (CH3 )3 N

a) b)
(basicity in aqueous medium)

c) d)
(basicity in aqueous
medium)
49. Grignard reagent and acetyl chloride does not react with:
a) 𝑅NH2 b) 𝑅2 NH c) 𝑅3 N d) None of these
50. Which of the following can be used to distinguish acetamide and urea?
a) Fehling’s solution b) Biuret test c) Hofmann’s reaction d) NaOH solution
51. Among the amines (A)C6 H5 NH2 , (𝐵)CH3 NH2 , (𝐶)
(CH3 )2 NH, (𝐷)(CH3 )3 N, the order of basicity is
a) A < B < D < C
b) D < C < B < A
c) A < B < C < D
d) B < C < D < A
52. Choose the incorrect statement
a) In the case primary, secondary and tertiary amines, the basic strength depends on the extent on the
extent of hydrogen bonding in the protonated amines
b) The presence of groups like – OCH3 and – CH3 increases the basic strength of amines
c) The presence of groups like – NO2 , −CN and halogens reduces the basic strength of amines
d) The basic strength of amines depends on their concentration
53. Which one of the following is most basic?
a) FCH2 NH2 b) FCH2 CH2 NH2 c) C6 H5 NH2 d) C6 H5 CH2 NH2
54. The basicity of compounds I, II, III and IV
CH3 NH2 , (CH3 )2 NH, (CH3 )3 N, C6 H5 CH2 NH2
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 I II III IV
varies in the order
a) I > II > III > IV b) II > I > III > IV c) III > I > II > IV d) IV > I > II > III

55. The correct order of basic nature of the following compounds is:

a) 2 > 1 > 3 > 4

b) 1 > 3 > 2 > 4
c) 3 > 1 > 2 > 4
d) 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
56. The basic character of amines can be explained:
a) In terms of Lewis and Arrhenius concept
b) Only in terms of Lowry Bronsted concept
c) It terms of Lewis and Lowry Bronsted concept
d) Only in Lewis concept
57. Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of basic strength

a) IV>I>III>II b) III>I>IV>II c) II>I>III>IV d) I>III>II>IV

58. Carbylamine reaction tubes are not thrown into sink, to avoid bad odour, but are treated with conc. HCl to
give:
a) 𝑅COOH + NH3 b) 𝑅NH2 c) 𝑅NH2 + HCOOH d) 𝑅COOH + N2
59. The product obtained when methylamine is treated with nitrous acid is:
a) CH3 OH b) CH3 —ONO c) CH3 OCH3 d) Both (b) and (c)
60. The name urea given by:
a) Wӧhler b) Berzelius c) Roulle d) Lemery
61. Benzaldehyde reacts with methyl amine to give:
a) C6 H5 NH2 b) C6 H5 CH2 NH2 c) C6 H5 CH= NCH3 d) C6 H5 CONH2
62. C H NO Sn/HCl
6 5 2→ C6 H 5 𝑋
‘X ’ is identified as
a) NO b) −NH2 c) NHOH d) None of these
63. Reaction of benzaldehyde with methylamine gives
a) C6 H5 COOH b) C6 H5 N = NCl
c) C6 H5 − CH = N − CH3 d) C6 H5 NH2
64. Which one of the following compound when heated with KOH and primary amines gives carbylamine test?
a) CHCl3 b) CH3 Cl c) CCl4 d) CH3 NC
65. Aniline is prepared in presence of Fe/HCI from
a) Benzene b) Nitrobenzene c) Dinitrobenzene d) None of these

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66.

The final product ‘𝐶’ in the above reaction is

a) b) c) d)

67. Aniline reacts with conc. HNO3 to give

a) b)

c) d)

68. The pri., sec. and ter. amines can be distinguished by:
a) Hinsberg’s reagent b) Grignard reagent c) Fehling’s solution d) Tollen’s reagent
69. Carbylamine reaction is given by aliphatic
a) Primary amine b) Secondary amine
c) Tertiary amine d) Quaternary ammonium salt
70. Which of the following reagents will convert nitromethane into methylamine?
a) Zn/HCl b) Zn/NaOH c) Zn/C2 H5 OH d) Ni/H2
71. Which of the following amines is optically active?
a) CH3 NH2
b) CH3 NHCH3

c)

d) Sec. butylamine
72. Identify 𝑋 in the reaction,

a) b) c) d)

73. Hinsberg’s reagent is

a) C6 H5 COCI b) CH3 COCI c) C6 H5 CH2 CI d) C6 H5 SO2 CI

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74. Among the following the weakest base is
a) C6 H5 CH2 NH2 b) C6 H5 CH2 NHCH3 c) O2 NCH2 NH2 d) CH3 NHCHO
75. A secondary amine is:
a) A compound with two —NH2 groups
b) A compound with 2 carbon atoms and a —NH2 group
c) A compound with a —NH2 group on the carbon atom in number 2 position
d) A compound in which 2 of the hydrogens of NH3 have been replaced by alkyl or aryl groups
76. The active species produced in Hofmann’s bromamide reaction is:
a) Br −
b) Br2
c) OBr −
d) OBr2
77.

The compound B is

a) b) c) d)

78. The compound with foul odour among the following is

a) b) c) d)

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 Answer Sheet

1.c 20.c 39.a 58.c 77.a

2.b 21.d 40.c 59.d 78.a
3.b 22.a 41.d 60.c
4.a 23.b 42.b 61.c
5.b 24.c 43.a 62.b
6.b 25.a 44.c 63.c
7.d 26.d 45.c 64.a
8.d 27.b 46.b 65.b
9.b 28.c 47.b 66.d
10.d 29.d 48.d 67.c
11.a 30.a 49.c 68.a
12.b 31.b 50.b 69.a
13.a 32.b 51.a 70.a
14.c 33.d 52.d 71.d
15.b 34.d 53.d 72.a
16.b 35.b 54.b 73.d
17.d 36.b 55.b 74.d
18.c 37.b 56.c 75.d
19.b 38.a 57.b 76.c