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NEET · Chemistry · Amines
The process of ammonolysis follows which mechanism?
The process of ammonolysis follows which mechanism?
Options
- AElectrophilic Substitution
- BElectrophilic Addition
- CNucleophilic Substitution
- DNucleophilic Addition
Correct answer
C. Nucleophilic Substitution
Step-by-step solution
An alkyl or benzyl halide on reaction with an ethanolic solution ofammonia undergoes nucleophilic substitution reaction in which thehalogen atom is replaced by an amino (–NH2) group.