Question:
Write structures of different isomers corresponding to the molecular formula, C3H9N. Write IUPAC names of the isomers which will liberate nitrogen gas on treatment with nitrous acid.
Solution:
The structures of different isomers corresponding to the molecular formula, C3H9N are given below:
(a) $\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{NH}_{2}$
Propan-1-amine (10)
(b)
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Propan-2-amine (10)
(c)
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(d)
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N,N-Dimethylmethanamine (30)
10amines, (a) propan-1-amine, and (b) Propan-2-amine will liberate nitrogen gas on treatment with nitrous acid.
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