JEE Main Chemistry question

Identify the product Z in the series: CH₃CN (Na/C₂H₅OH)→ X (HNO₂)→ Y ([O])→ Z:

Answer: (C)

Solution

Dissolving-metal reduction of acetonitrile gives ethylamine (X); HNO₂ diazotizes this primary aliphatic amine, which decomposes immediately

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Question ID VK-150038