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Assume you get to start with an alkyl halide. To synthesize the following via a single-step SN2 reaction,
which of the following options is appropriate ?


A

chlorocyclohexane is made to react with traces of ammonia

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(chloromethyl)cyclohexane is made to react with traces of ammonia

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(chloromethyl)cyclohexane is made to react with an excess of ammonia

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chlorocyclohexane is made to react with an excess of ammonia

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Solution

The correct option is C

(chloromethyl)cyclohexane is made to react with an excess of ammonia


If NH3 is not in excess, there will be a mixture of products. Some NH4Cl is also formed.


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