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The structural formula of a compound, C_(6)H_(11) N (X) that is optically active dissolves in dil. Aq. HCl, and releases N_(2) with nitrous acid. The compound X is

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`C_(6)H_(5)CH (NH_(2)) CH_(3)`
`C_(6)H_(5) - NH - C_(2)H_(5)`

Solution :
Compound X is optically active as such it must have a chiral carbon atom. Fuether it must be a primary amine SINCE it releases `N_(2)` GAS on reaction with nitrous acid.


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