Gabriel synthesis is used for synthesis of:

primary amines

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secondary amines

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aldehydes

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acids

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Solution

The correct option is A primary amines
Gabriel synthesis is a reaction that converts primary alkyl halides into primary amines. This reaction uses potassium phthalimide. This reaction is named after the German chemist Siegmund Gabriel.
Hence option A is correct.

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