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What type of reaction is involved when phthalimide reacts with an...
What type of reaction is involved when phthalimide reacts with an alkyl halide in the Gabriel synthesis?
Options
- AAddition reaction
- BElimination reaction
- CSubstitution reaction
- DRedox reaction
Correct answer
C. Substitution reaction
Step-by-step solution
The reaction between phthalimide and an alkyl halide in the Gabriel synthesis is a nucleophilic substitution reaction.