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What is the product of the reaction when diethyl amine (a secondary amine) reacts with NaNO2 and HCl?

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NaNO2 + HCl generates HNO2 in situ; secondary amines give N-nitrosamines with it.
Updated On: Jul 3, 2026
  • Diazonium salt
  • Quaternary ammonium salt
  • N-nitroso amine
  • Ethyl alcohol
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The Correct Option is C

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Primary amine (2 N-H): diazonium salt. Secondary (1 N-H): N-nitrosamine. Tertiary (0 N-H): simple salt. Diethylamine is secondary, so N-nitrosamine forms.
\[\boxed{\text{N-nitroso amine}}\]
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