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Which one among the following is the primary commercial use of Amines?
Question

Which one among the following is the primary commercial use of Amines?

A.

Development of explosives

B.

Synthesis of medicines and fibres

C.

Development of batteries

D.

Stem cell therapy

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Synthesis of medicines and fibres
Explanation:
• Amines are key intermediates in pharmaceutical and synthetic-fibre (e.g., nylon precursor) manufacture.
• Aromatic and aliphatic amines are used in dyes, drugs, agrochemicals and polymers.
• While nitrogen compounds can be used in explosives, that is not the primary commercial use.
Information Booster:
• Amines serve as building blocks for many active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• They are used in production of surfactants and dyes.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Explosives — limited/secondary application.
(c) Batteries — amines are not primary battery components.
(d) Stem cell therapy — unrelated.

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