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What is the main drawback of preparing amines by ammonolysis?
AIt needs a costly catalyst
BIt works only for aryl halides
CIt gives only tertiary amines
DIt gives a mixture of amines
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It gives a mixture of amines
The primary amine formed reacts further, so 1°, 2° and 3° amines and a quaternary salt all form.
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