Question

An alkyl halide reacts with alcoholic ammonia in a sealed tube, the product formed will be

• A. a primary amine
• B. a secondary amine
• C. a tertiary amine
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

When alkyl halide reacts with ammonia , it gives primary amine .

Reaction doesn't stop there and primary amine further gives secondary amine .

Secondary gives tertiary .

Hence mixture of three is formed .