Question

Gabriel phthalimide reaction is used for the preparation of:

• A. primary aromatic amines
• B. secondary amines
• C. primary aliphatic amines
• D. tertiary amines

Answer 1

The correct option is C primary aliphatic amines

Gabriel phthalimide reaction is used for the preparation of primary aliphatic amines.
In presence of $NaOH$ or $KOH$, phthalimide reacts with primary aliphatic alkyl halide to form primary aliphatic amine.
Here, $-X$ group is replaced with $-N{H}_2$ group. The side product is phthalic acid.