MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #416

When Formaldehyde gas is reacted with Ammonia, it does not form a simple addition product but rather a complex cyclic compound. Name this compound.

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #416

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When Formaldehyde gas is reacted with Ammonia, it does not form a simple addition product but rather a complex cyclic compound. Name this compound.

    • A) Acetaldehyde ammonia
    • B) Formaldehyde imine
    • C) Hexamethylenetetramine
    • D) Methylamine

    Answer: Hexamethylenetetramine

    Explanation: Formaldehyde reacts with Ammonia to form Urotropine (Hexamethylenetetramine). Option A is the product of Acetaldehyde and Ammonia.