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The presence of a base is needed in the ammonolysis of alkyl halides. Explain. |
Answer» Solution :During ammonolysis of alkyl halides, the acid liberated during the REACTION combines with the AMINE formed to FORM the amine salt. To liberate FREE amine from the amine salt, a base is NEEDED. The base used is excess of alcoholic `NH_(3)` which serves both as a nucleophile as well as a base. for example.  .
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