Question

For the conversion of aniline to $N-$methyl aniline, the reagent used is:

• A. $C{H}_{3}Cl$
• B. $C_6{H}_{5}Cl$
• C. $C{H}_4$
• D. $C{H}_{3}N{H}_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $C{H}_{3}Cl$

Reaction of aniline with methyl chloride is given below:
$PhN{H}_2+C{H}_{3}Cl\to PhNHC{H}_3+HCl$
Lone pair on nitrogen attacks on carbon of $C{H}_{3}Cl$ and remove $C{l}^{-}$.
Hence, option (a) is correct.