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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the most suitable condition for the ammonolysis of an alkyl halide?

Options:

273K, open tube

273K, sealed tube

373K, open tube

373K, sealed tube

Correct Answer:

373K, sealed tube

Explanation:

The cleavage of the C-X bond,(X= Cl, Br, I) of the alkyl halide by a nucleophile takes place under high pressure and temperature. Thus, the ammonolysis is carried out in a sealed tube at about 100°C.