JEE Main On 8 April 2017 Question 16

Question: A mixture containing the following four compounds is extracted with 1 M HCl. The compound that goes to aqueous layer is: [JEE Online 08-04-2017]

Options:

A) IV

B) II

C) I

D) III

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

A mixture containing four compounds is extracted with 1 M HCl. The compound that goes to an aqueous layer is compound (II).

It is an amine. Pure amine is water insoluble. On reaction with HCl, it forms salt which is water soluble.