Name the correct source of nitrogen in Gabriel synthesis of amines.

Sodium azide

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Potassium phthalimide

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Sodium cyanide

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Potassium nitrate

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Solution

The correct option is B Potassium phthalimide
In the Gabriel synthesis of primary amines, N-potassium phthalimide is used as a source of the nitrogen atom.

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