A statement of Assertion is given follow

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

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.

Options:

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Correct Answer:

Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

Explanation:

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