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Published on: August 13, 2026
Select the correct statement about ammonolysis.
A
It is the process of cleavage of the C - X bond by the ammonia molecule
B
This reaction is carried out in an open tube at 
C
It is electrophilic addition reaction.
D
It is the best method to prepare primary amines.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
When an alkyl or a benzyl halide is allowed to react with ethanolic solution of ammonia, it
undergoes a nucleophilic substitution reaction in which the halogen atom is replaced by an amino 
group. This process of cleavage of the carbon halogen bond is known as ammonolysis.
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