MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Which of the following amines is not obtained by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis?

(A)AnilineCorrect
(B)Benzyl amine
(C)Methyl amine
(D)Isobutyl amine

Answer: (A)

Solution

Gabriel synthesis converts a primary alkyl halide into a primary amine: potassium phthalimide undergoes SN2 attack on R-X, followed by alkaline hydrolysis. It requires an alkyl halide with an SN2-reactive carbon. Aryl halides (e.g. chlorobenzene) do not undergo nucleophilic substitution with the

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