Question

Assertion : Gabriel phthalimide synthesis can be used to convert alkyl chlorides into primary amines.
Reason :With proper choice of reagent, Gabriel synthesis can be used to prepare primary, secondary and tertiary amines.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Gabriel synthesis can be used only for the preparation of primary amines