Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Cannot Be Used to Prepare

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alkyl halides cannot be used to prepare primary amines by the Gabriel synthesis?

• A) 2-bromo-2-methylbutane
• B) 1-bromo-2-methylbutane
• C) 2-bromo-3-methylbutane
• D) 1-bromo-3-methylbutane

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