Question

$C_2{H}_{5}Cl\underset{X}{\overset{{NH}_3}{\to }}{C}_2{H}_5{NH}_2$

Identify $X$ in the above reaction is:

• A. $C{u}_{2}O$
• B. ${ZnCl}_2$
• C. ${Al}_2{O}_3$
• D. $ZnO$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $C{u}_{2}O$

Here, $X$ is $C{u}_{2}O$

$C_2{H}_{5}Cl\underset{X}{\overset{{NH}_3}{\to }}{C}_2{H}_5{NH}_2$

When ethyl chloride is heated with ammonia in presence of cuprous oxide, ethyl amine is obtained. The chlorine atom is substituted with amino group.