12th Class Chemistry Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question Bank 12th CBSE Chemistry Nitrogen Containing Compounds

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    The presence of a base is needed in the ammonolysis of alkyl halides. Explain

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                    During ammonolysis of alkyl halides, the acid liberated during the reaction combines with the amine formed to form the amine salt. To liberate free amine from the amine salt, a base is needed. The base used is excess of alcoholic \[N{{H}_{3}}\] which serves both as a nucleophile as well as a base. For example


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