JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Which of the following amine cannot be prepared by the Gabriel phthalimide synthesis method?

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AEthylamine
  2. BBenzylamine
  3. CPhenylamine
  4. DPropylamine

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis cannot be used for the preparation of aromatic primary amines because the bond in an aromatic halide (aryl halide) is stronger and thus difficult to break.

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