JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Reaction of formaldehyde and ammonia gives

Answer: (A)

Solution

Excess formaldehyde reacts with ammonia (6 HCHO + 4 NH₃) to give hexamethylenetetramine (urotropine), (CH₂)₆N₄, with elimination of water.

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