NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAminesPractice
Gabriel's synthesis is used frequently for the preparation of which of the following ?
Options
- APrimary amines
- BPrimary alcohols
- CTertiary amines
- DTertiary alcohols
Correct answer
A. Primary amines
Step-by-step solution
Gabriel's synthesis : Phthalimide is reacted with KOH to form potassium phthalimide. The potassium salt is treated with an alkyl halide. The product N-alkyl phthalimide is put to hydrolyse with hydrochloric acid, then primary amine is formed.