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What is the result of ammonolysis of an alkyl or benzyl halide in the presence of ammonia?

Options

  1. AFormation of a quaternary ammonium salt
  2. BReplacement of the halogen atom with an amino (–NH 2 ) group
  3. CFormation of an alkane
  4. DNo reaction occurs

Correct answer

B. Replacement of the halogen atom with an amino (–NH 2 ) group

Step-by-step solution

Ammonolysis of alkyl or benzyl halides with ammonia results in the replacement of the halogen atom with an amino (–NH 2 ) group.

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