Benzylamine may be alkylated as shown

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.

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