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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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When ammonia is added to an alkyl halide, in the presence of base :
Options
A primary amines form
Correct Answer
B amides form
C nitrated alkyl halides form
D quaternary ammonium salts form
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Salts of 1° amines can be prepared from ammonia and alkyl halides. Treating the ammonium salt with base gives a 1° amine. Further alkylation can give secondary, tertiary amines, and quaternary salts.

Hint

What is the initial product of alkyl halide with excess ammonia?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1711 of 1999
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