In this following question, two statements (I & II) are given. In the light of the given
statements, choose the correct option given below.
Statement I: The reaction of acetamide with bromine in the presence of NaOH formed primary amine.
Statement II: Acetamide and ethylamine can be distinguished by reacting with aq. HCl and heat.
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Statement I is true but Statement II is false. The correct form of Statement II is:
Acetamide and ethylamine can be distinguished by reacting with aq. NaOH and heat.
Because acetamide in the presence of NaOH and heat librates 
but ethylamine does not.
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