Q78 / 180 · AIIMS 2013 · Chemistry
Which of the following does not give
nitroalkane?
- Correct answerA

- B$\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{I} \stackrel{\text { alc. } \mathrm{AgNO}_2}{\longrightarrow}$
- C$\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_3 \stackrel{\text { Fuming } \mathrm{HNO}_3}{\longrightarrow}$
- DBoth (a) and (b)
Solution
Tertiary amines are not oxidised by $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.