Which of the following cannot be prepared by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis?

Aliphatic primary amines

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Aliphatic Secondary amines

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Aliphatic Tertiary amines

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(b) and (c) above

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Solution

The correct option is D (b) and (c) above
Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is a method for preparation of primary aliphatic amine. It does not give secondary and tertiary amine as a product.
The Gabriel phthalimide synthesis reaction is as follows:

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