STANDARDChemistry-Amines
STANDARD Chemistry Gabriel Synthesis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The source of nitrogen in Gabriel synthesis of amines is
A
sodium azide, NaN₃
B
sodium nitrite, NaNO₂
C
potassium cyanide, KCN
D
potassium phthalimide, C₆H₄(CO)₂N⁻K⁺
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Potassium phthalimide, C₆H₄(CO)₂N⁻K⁺, is used in the Gabriel synthesis to introduce the nitrogen atom in the formation of primary amines.
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