JEE Main 2019ChemistryAminesEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2019Amines Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 1)

Question

Which of the following amines can be prepared by Gabriel phthalimide reaction?

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Correct answer
B n-butylamine

Step-by-step explanation

Gabriel phthalimide is used to prepare primary amine.

In first step SN2 reaction takes place which is possible in less stearically hindered chloride. Alkyl chloride required for other amines has high stearic hindrance therefore, stearically hindered amine can't be produced from those alkyl chlorides.

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