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why must ammonia present in excess in order to get mono-substituted primary amine
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SUMMARY
The reaction of haloalkanes with ammonia requires ammonia to be present in excess to ensure the formation of mono-substituted primary amines. This is crucial because excess ammonia minimizes the likelihood of further substitution reactions that could lead to di- or tri-substituted amines. The presence of excess ammonia shifts the equilibrium towards the desired mono-substituted product, thus enhancing yield and selectivity.
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- Knowledge of haloalkane reactivity
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- Study the mechanism of nucleophilic substitution in haloalkanes
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