Nucleophile substitution reaction with ammonia Flashcards
1
Q
What condition does the reaction have to be under in a ammonia nucleophile substitution
A
heat with ethanolic ammonia
must have excess ammonia
2
Q
What happens when the C-X (carbon halogen)bond is broken in a ammonia nucleophile substitution
A
forms an intermediate
3
Q
What happens in the second phase
A
another molecule of nh3: acts as a base by reacting with hydrogen and is reason why need excess NH3
4
Q
What type of organic compound / functional group is made in ammonia nucleophile substitution
A
An amine is formed
and a ammonium ion NH4+