Question

R-OH+CH2N2. Leaving group in this reaction is - (A)CH3, (B)R, (C)N2, (D)CH2.

Answer 1

I think it's (B) R.................

Answer 2

Answer: The leaving group in the given reaction ROH + CH2NH2 is N2.

Explanation:

This is the Fischer–Speier esterification reaction. In this reaction, an alcohol (here, R-OH) where R is any alkyl group reacts with ammino group (here, CH2NH2) causes diazotization.

A compound with sweet fragrance is formed as a product which is known the ester.