NEETChemistryAmines
What is the result of ammonolysis of an alkyl or benzyl halide in the presence of ammonia?
Options
- AFormation of a quaternary ammonium salt
- BReplacement of the halogen atom with an amino (–NH 2 ) group
- CFormation of an alkane
- 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.