Question

Gabriel's synthesis is used for the preparation of:

• A. $1^{\circ }$ amine
• B. $2^{\circ }$ amine
• C. $3^{\circ }$ amine
• D. All can be prepared

Answer 1

The correct option is A $1^{\circ }$ amine

Gabriel's synthesis is used for prepration of $1^{\circ }$ amines or a $1^{\circ }$ aromatic amines containing an electron withdrawing group at $o$- and $p$-positions.