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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following statement is not correct regarding ethylamine and aniline?
A
Each has - 
group.
group. B
Both dissolve in HCl to form salt as a product:
C
Each react with a mixture of 
and KOH to form a bad smelling compound.
and KOH to form a bad smelling compound. D
Each react with 
to give a hydroxy compound.
to give a hydroxy compound.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Among the given statements, is not correct regarding ethylamine and aniline.
Its correct form is
Ethylamine, when reacts with 
give hydroxy compound
while the aniline forms diazonium salt instead of hydroxy compound as shown below.
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