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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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Which method involves the reaction of an alkyl halide with excess ammonia to form a primary amine?
Options
A Reduction of nitriles
B Ammonolysis of alkyl halides
Correct Answer
C Gabriel synthesis
D Reduction of amides
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ammonolysis (nucleophilic substitution) of alkyl halides with NH3 gives primary amines, but often mixtures of 1°, 2°, and 3° amines and quaternary salts are produced.

Hint

NH3 attacks the alkyl halide.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 234 of 1999
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