alleryGabriel phthalimide synthesis is used to prepare only:
AAromatic amides
BAliphatic esters
CPrimary amines
DTernary amines
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Primary amines
1. Phthalimide gives a nitrogen anion with a single site.
2. Alkylation then hydrolysis frees that nitrogen.
3. Only a primary amine can result.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part 2, Unit 9 'Amines'_
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