Question

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding aniline?

• A. It is less basic than ethylamine
• B. It can be steam-distilled
• C. It reacts with sodium to give hydrogen
• D. It is soluble in water

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Aniline is insoluble in water, because its $-N{H}_2$ group can’t form $H$- bond with water due to bulky phenyl group