Question

Which one of the following can be prepared by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis?

• A. Aniline
• B. $o$-Toluidine
• C. Benzylamine
• D. $N$-Methylethanamine
• E. $4$-Bromoaniline

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Gabriel phthalimide synthesis gives primary aliphatic amines. Therefore, the product is



And among the given option, benzylamine is the primary aliphatic amine.