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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Identify the nucleophile that gives a primary amine and hydrogen bromide on reaction with bromoethane.

Options:

H

NH2

H2O

NH3

Correct Answer:

NH3

Explanation:

Ammonia reacts with alkyl halides to undergo nucleophilic substitution and form amine and a mineral acid.