Ammonolysis of Alkyl halides followed by the treatment with NaOH solution can be used to prepare primary, secondary and tertiary amines. The purpose of NaOH in the reaction is : 3 (A) to increase he r

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Ammonolysis of Alkyl halides followed by the treatment with NaOH solution can be used to prepare primary, secondary and tertiary amines. The purpose of NaOH in the reaction is : 3

(A) to increase he reactivity of alkyl halide
(B) to remove basic impurities
(C) to activate NH  used in the reaction
(D) to remove acidic impurities

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D) TO REMOVE ACIDIC IMPURITIES. During the reaction HX (acid) is form Hence, we use NaOH to remove this acidic impurities

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