Amines Question 2

Question 2 - 24 January - Shift 2

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Pure Aniline and other arylamines

are usually colourless.

Statement II : Arylamines get coloured on storage due to atmospheric reduction.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

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Answer: (3)

Solution:

Formula: Physical and Chemical Properties

Statement - 1 is (True)

Pure aniline is colourless liquid

Statement - 2 is (False)

Aniline becomes dark brown due to action of air and light [oxidation]