MCQ
Gabriel phthalimide synthesisis used in the preparation of:
  • $1^\circ $ amine
  • B
    $2^\circ $ amine
  • C
    $3^\circ $ amine
  • D
    $4^\circ $ amine

Answer

Correct option: A.
$1^\circ $ amine
The chemical reaction used for transforming primary alkyl halides into primary amines is called Gabriel phthalimide synthesis. It uses potassium phthalimide.
Therefore, Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is used in the preparation of $1^\circ$ amide.

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