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JEE Main 17 March 2021, Shift 1, Chemistry Q48

Question 48 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 18 of 30, Section A.

Which of the following reaction is an example of ammonolysis ?

(1) $\mathrm{C_6H_5COCl + C_6H_5NH_2 \longrightarrow C_6H_5CONHC_6H_5}$
(2) $\mathrm{C_6H_5CH_2CN \xrightarrow{[H]} C_6H_5CH_2CH_2NH_2}$
(3) $\mathrm{C_6H_5CH_2Cl + NH_3 \longrightarrow C_6H_5CH_2NH_2}$ Official answer
(4) $\mathrm{C_6H_5NH_2 \xrightarrow{HCl} C_6H_5\overset{+}{N}H_3Cl^-}$

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: Amines
Topic: Amines
Idea tested: Ammonolysis of Alkyl Halides

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 3× in all

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16 Mar 2021, Shift 2 · Q48Ammonolysis of Alkyl halides followed by the treatment with NaOH solution can be used to prepare primary, secondary and tertiary amines.…MediumSingle correct

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