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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