Question

In Toluene and Ammonia reaction, which of the following is considered?

(a) Reactant ratio

(b) Liquid space velocity

(c) Temperature range

(d) All of the mentioned

The question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My question comes from Aminating Agents and Hydrocarbon in chapter Amination by Ammonolysis of Unit Processes

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) All of the mentioned

To explain I would say: Toluene and ammonia, at various reactant ratios and liquid space velocities, are passed at atmospheric pressure over a supported molybdenum trioxide catalyst at about 525-550°C. The conversion per pass is 5-10 per cent, and the yields are 60-85 per cent based on the toluene consumed.