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Why can Gabriel synthesis not give aniline?
APhthalimide decomposes
BKOH attacks the ring
CAniline is too weak a base
DAryl halides resist SN
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Aryl halides resist SN
Aryl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution with the phthalimide anion, so no N-aryl product forms.
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