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What is the type of amine obtained from the ammonolysis of alkyl halides?(a) Primary(b) Primary and secondary(c) Secondary and tertiary(d) Primary, secondary and tertiaryI have been asked this question in an internship interview.My question is taken from Preparation of Amines in section Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (c) Secondary and tertiary

The explanation is: When an alcoholic solution of AMMONIA is HEATED with alkyl halides, a mixture of all three types of AMINES, i.e., PRIMARY, secondary and tertiary amines are formed along with a QUATERNARY ammonium salt.



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