An organic compound 'A' having molecular formula C2H7N on treatment with HNO2 gave an oily yellow substance- Identify A.
As the organic compounds has N and also it reacts with nitrous acid, it may be an amine.
CH3CH2NH2 +HNO2-->CH3CH2OH +N2+H2O
the compound A is ethylamine and the product is ethanol.
What happens when acetamide is reacted with bromine in the presence of potassium hydroxide?