Question:
Benzylamine may be alkylated as shown in the following equation :
C6H5CH2NH2 + R—X → C6H5CH2NHR
Which of the following alkyl halides is best suited for this reaction through
SN1 mechanism?
(i) CH3Br
(ii) C6H5Br
(iii) C6H5CH2Br
(iv) C2H5 Br
Solution:
Option (iii) C6H5CH2Br is the answer.