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What is the result of ammonolysis of an alkyl or benzyl halide in...

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

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  1. AFormation of a quaternary ammonium salt
  2. BReplacement of the halogen atom with an amino (–NH2) group
  3. CFormation of an alkane
  4. DNo reaction occurs

Correct answer

B. Replacement of the halogen atom with an amino (–NH2) group

Step-by-step solution

Ammonolysis of alkyl or benzyl halides with ammonia results in the replacement of the halogen atom with an amino (–NH2) group.
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