NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the preparation of amines is correct?
Ammonolysis yields primarily tertiary amines when ammonia is in excess.
Reduction of nitriles with lithium aluminium hydride produces secondary amines.
Ammonolysis can yield a mixture of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines.
Reduction of amides exclusively yields primary amines.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Ammonolysis can yield a mixture of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, as stated in the NCERT context. While it is noted that using excess ammonia favors primary amines, it does not exclusively produce them. The other options misrepresent the outcomes of the stated reactions.
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