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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Alkyl halides react with ammonia in the presence of base to form :
Options
A primary amines
Correct Answer
B nitrated alkyl halides
C amides
D quaternary ammonium salts
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alkyl halides react with ammonia (excess) in the presence of base to form primary amines. However, further alkylation can occur to give secondary, tertiary amines, and quaternary ammonium salts.

Hint

What is the initial product of alkyl halide with ammonia?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1505 of 1999
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