Question

Why is aq. NH3 used as an amminating agent in majority of cases?

(a) Handling

(b) More energy

(c) Lower reaction rate

(d) All of the mentioned

I had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question comes from Amination by Ammonolysis Classification in section Amination by Ammonolysis of Unit Processes

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Handling

The explanation is: Aq. ammonia is used as an aminating agent in the greater amount and in the greatest number of cases. It has the advantage of greater convenience in handling and general applicability, and it readily dissolves sulfonic acids.