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Question

The source of nitrogen in Gabriel synthesis of amines is

A

sodium azide, $NaN_3$

B

sodium nitrite, $NaNO_2$

C

potassium cyanide, $KCN$

D

potassium phthalimide, $C_6H_4(CO)_2N^-K^+$

Answer

potassium phthalimide, $C_6H_4(CO)_2N^-K^+$

Explanation

Solution

Source of nitrogen in Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is potassium phthalimide.