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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

Case: Read the following passage and answer accordingly

Amines are prepared mainly by the reduction of nitro compounds. Alkyl or benzyl halide on reaction with an ethanolic solution of ammonia undergoes nucleophilic substitution reaction in which the halogen atom is replaced by an amino group. Amines are prepared from Phthalimide. Treating an amide with bromine in an aqueous or ethanolic solution of sodium hydroxide result in amines.

Gabriel’s phthalimide synthesis is used for the preparation of;
Options:
Primary aliphatic amines
Primary aromatic amines
Secondary amines
Tertiary amines
Correct Answer:
Primary aliphatic amines
Explanation:
Gabriel synthesis is used for the preparation of primary amines.