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MHT CET · Chemistry · Amines

Which among following statements is NOT true about Gabriel phthalimide synthesis?

  1. A In this method formation of \(\mathrm{N}\)-alkyl phthalimide is involved.
  2. B In this method sodiumphthalate is also obtained.
  3. C This method is useful for preparation of aromatic amines.
  4. D In this method potassium salt of phthalimide is formed as an intermediate product.
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(C) This method is useful for preparation of aromatic amines.

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Aromatic amines cannot be prepared by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis because aryl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution with the anion formed by phthalimide.
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