What product(s) is formed when an Alkyl halide undergoes ammonolysis?…

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Core Concept

Ammonolysis of alkyl halide leads to stepwise alkylation of ammonia forming all classes of amines and quaternary salt.

Reaction Pathway

$R-X+NH_3 →R-NH_2$ (Primary amine)

$R-NH_2+ R-X→ R_2NH$ (Secondary amine)

$R_2NH+R-X → R_3N$ (Tertiary amine)

$R_3N+R-X → R_4N^+X^-$ (Quaternary ammonium salt)

Explanation of Each Option

Option A: Primary amine

This is formed when ammonia reacts with alkyl halide for the first time. It is the initial product of ammonolysis.

Option B: Secondary amine

This is formed when the primary amine formed further reacts with another molecule of alkyl halide.

Option C: Quaternary ammonium salt

This is formed when tertiary amine undergoes further alkylation with alkyl halide.

Option D: Tertiary amine

This is formed when secondary amine reacts again with alkyl halide.