Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2008 2008Moderate

Which product is obtained when methyl magnesium chloride react with ammonia:

Correct answer: A. Methane

  • A. Methane
  • B. Methyl amine
  • C. Ethyl amine
  • D. Methyl chloride

Explanation

CH3-Mg-Cl +NH3 ---------> CH4 + NH2MgCl Grignard reagent/methyl magnesium chloride is basic in nature so it will accept H+ from ammonia and form methane.

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