Question

The major product formed when alkyl iodide is treated with excess of ammonia

• A. primary amine
• B. secondary amine
• C. tertiary amine
• D. quaternary ammonium salt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Hofmann's ammonolysis of alkyl halides usually gives a mixture of primary, secondary and tertiary amines along with some quaternary ammonium salts. However, primary amine is obtained as a major product by taking large excess of ammonia