Ammonolysis of Alkyl halides followed by the treatment with NaOH solution can be used to prepare primary, secondary and tertiary amines. The purpose of NaOH in the reaction is:
Ammonolysis of Alkyl halides followed by the treatment with NaOH solution can be used to prepare primary, secondary and tertiary amines. The purpose of NaOH in the reaction is:
Option 1 -
To activate NH₃ used in the reaction
Option 2 -
To remove acidic impurities
Option 3 -
To increase the reactivity of alkyl halide
Option 4 -
To remove basic impurities
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 1
Detailed Solution:In the ammonolysis reaction, HCl is produced as a byproduct. To neutralize this acidic impurity, the mixture is treated with NaOH.
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