NEETChemistryAmines
What is the first step in the Gabriel synthesis?
Options
- AFormation of the potassium salt of phthalimide
- BAlkaline hydrolysis of phthalimide
- CReaction with alkyl halide
- DHeating with ethanolic potassium hydroxide
Correct answer
A. Formation of the potassium salt of phthalimide
Step-by-step solution
The first step in the Gabriel synthesis involves the formation of the potassium salt of phthalimide by treating phthalimide with ethanolic potassium hydroxide.