Question

In the given reaction,

Select an appropriate statement(s) about the reaction.

• A. In this reaction, $NH _{3}$ act as a nucleophile
• B. In this reaction, $R X$ is the nucleophile
• C. $R_{4} N ^{\oplus} X^{-}$is called quaternary ammonium salt
• D. Both (a) and (c)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Firstly, $NH _{3}$ acts as a nucleophile which forms primary amine that react with alkyl halide to form secondary and tertiary amines and finally quaternary ammonium salt.