Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Which of the following reaction is an example of ammonolysis?

  1. A C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>COCl + C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>NH<sub>2</sub> $\to$ C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CONHC<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>
  2. B C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>CN $\buildrel {[H]} \over \longrightarrow$ C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>NH<sub>2</sub>
  3. C C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>CN $\buildrel {HCl} \over \longrightarrow$ C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>$\mathop N\limits^ +$H<sub>3</sub>Cl<sup>$-$</sup>
  4. D C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>Cl + NH<sub>3</sub> $\to$ C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>NH<sub>2</sub> Correct answer

Solution

Ammonolysis of alkyl halides is the reaction of an alkyl halide with NH<sub>3</sub> which leads to the preparation of amines.<br><br> C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>Cl + NH<sub>3</sub> $\to$ C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>NH<sub>2</sub>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes · Topic: Nomenclature and Properties

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