ChemistryOrganic: Amines

A statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding stateme…

A statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from the given options.

Assertion: Ammonolysis of alkyl halides is not a suitable method for the preparation of 1^o amines.

Reason: Ammonolysis of alkyl halides mainly produces 2^o amines.

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

Correct reason: Ammonolysis of alkyl halides gives a mixture of 1^o, 2^o, 3^o amines and quaternary ammonium salts.