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QJEEM21Ch60a9: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Ch60a9 Solution: Ammonolysis of Alkyl halides followed by the treatment with…

Ammonolysis of Alkyl halides followed by the treatment with NaOH solution can be used to prepare primary, secondary and tertiary amines. The purpose of NaOH in the reaction is :

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  • A to remove acidic impurities
  • B to remove basic impurities
  • C to activate NH3 used in the reaction
  • D to increase the reactivity of alkyl halide

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JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Evening Shift Chemistry - Compounds Containing Nitrogen Question 140 English Explanation
During the reaction HX (acid) is formed

Hence, we use NaOH to remove these acidic impurities

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