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Question
The main product is formed by treating an alkyl or benzyl halide with excess ammonia ____________.
Options
Tertiary
Primary amine
Mixed
Secondary
MCQ
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Solution
The main product is formed by treating an alkyl or benzyl halide with excess ammonia Primary amine.
Explanation:
The major product is the primary amine.
\[\ce{NH3 + R - X -> RNH2 + HX}\]
If NH3 is added in excess then the reaction will not go any further and primary amine will be a major product.
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