Question

Only primary amine is formed as the main product when ammonolysis of an alkyl halide takes place with large excess of ammonia.

(a) True

(b) False

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This interesting question is from Preparation of Amines topic in portion Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) True

Explanation: When NH3 is taken in excess in the reaction mixture, the alkyl halide is more likely to react with an NH3 molecule rather than with a molecule of amine which is present in smaller amount. Therefore, only primary amine is formed as the main product.