Which of the following is expected to produce an alcohol on reaction with `NaNO_(2)` and dilute `H_(2)SO_(4)` at a temperature ranging from `0^(@)C` to `5^(@)C` ?

Options

A. Triethylamine
B. Ethylmethylamine
C. Diethylamine
D. sec-Butylamine

Answer

D

Explanation

Only primary amines produce alcohols
`underset("sec-Butylamine")(CH_(3)overset(NH_(2))overset(|)(CH)CH_(2)CH_(3)) underset(0-5^(@)C)overset(NaNO_(2)//H_(2)SO_(4))rarrCH_(3)overset(OH)overset(|)(CH)CH_(2)CH_(3)`