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Question
Best method for preparing primary amines from alkyl halides without changing the number of carbon atoms in the chain is ______.
Options
Hoffmann Bromamide reaction
Gabriel phthalimide synthesis
Sandmeyer reaction
Reaction with \[\ce{NH3}\]
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Solution
Best method for preparing primary amines from alkyl halides without changing the number of carbon atoms in the chain is Gabriel phthalimide synthesis.
Explanation:
Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is used to get primary amine from alkyl halide without any change in number of carbon atoms.

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