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What is the process by which the carbon-halogen bond in alkyl or benzyl halides is cleaved by ammonia known as?

Options

  1. AHalogenation
  2. BAmmonolysis
  3. CHydrolysis
  4. DOxidation

Correct answer

B. Ammonolysis

Step-by-step solution

The given passage describes the process of cleaving the carbon-halogen bond in alkyl or benzyl halides by ammonia, and this process is referred to as ammonolysis.

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