STANDARDChemistry-Amines
STANDARD Chemistry Preparation of Amines MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
In order to prepare a 1° amine from an alkyl halide with simultaneous addition of one CH₂ group in the carbon chain, the reagent used as source of nitrogen is __________.
A
sodium amide, NaNH₂
B
sodium azide, NaN₃
C
potassium cyanide, KCN
D
potassium phthalimide, C₆H₄(CO)₂N⁻K⁺
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Potassium cyanide, KCN, reacts with alkyl halides to form nitriles, which can be reduced to primary amines with an additional CH₂ group.
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