MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #677

An industrial process requires the conversion of an alkyl halide to an amine. Which reagent should be used to achieve this nucleophilic substitution?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #677

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An industrial process requires the conversion of an alkyl halide to an amine. Which reagent should be used to achieve this nucleophilic substitution?

    • A) Nitric acid
    • B) Ammonia
    • C) Nitrous acid
    • D) Sodium nitrite

    Answer: Ammonia

    Explanation: Ammonia acts as a nucleophile to replace the halogen, forming an amine. Nitric acid is tempting but is an oxidizing agent, not a nucleophile.