STANDARDChemistry-Amines
STANDARD Chemistry Preparation of Amines MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Amine that cannot be prepared by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is
A
aniline
B
benzyl amine
C
methyl amine
D
iso-butylamine
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Only pure aliphatic 1° amines can be prepared by Gabriel synthesis. Aromatic 1° amines such as aniline cannot be prepared by this method because aryl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution with potassium phthalimide.
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