Question

Consider the Hofmann ammonolysis reaction :
`R-X +ddotNH_(3)rarr underset(1^(@) amine)(HX + RNH_(2)) overset(R-X)underset(373K)rarr`

If `R = CH_3`, the correct order of basic character of `1^@` amine, `2^@` amine, `3^@` amine, and `NH_3` in aqueous medium is :
A. `1^@ gt 2^@ gt 3^@ gt NH_3`
B. `2^@ gt 3^@ gt 1^@ gt NH_3`
C. `2^@ gt 1^@ gt 3^@ gt NH_3`
D. `2^@ gt 1^@ gt NH_3 gt 3^@`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
( c) In gaseous or nonpolar solvent, the basic order is `3^@ gt 2^@ gt 1^@ gt NH_3`.