Question

On what quantity does the ammonolysis of halogen and hydroxy compounds depends?

(a) Specific reactants

(b) Reactivity of amine

(c) NH3 ratio

(d) All of the mentioned

The question was posed to me in an interview for job.

My doubt stems from Aminating Agents in chapter Amination by Ammonolysis of Unit Processes

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) All of the mentioned

Easiest explanation: Secondary and tertiary amines are almost always formed during the ammonolysis of halogen and hydroxy compounds, the quantity depending on the specific reactants, the reactivity of the amine, the NH3 ratio, and other conditions employed.