What is the missing reagent in the reaction below?
A)Ethyl amine,mild acid
B)Diethylamine,mild acid
C)Diethylamine,strong acid
D)Diethylamine,NaOMe

Question

What is the missing reagent in the reaction below? 
A)Ethyl amine,mild acid 
B)Diethylamine,mild acid 
C)Diethylamine,strong acid 
D)Diethylamine,NaOMe

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction is a Gabriel synthesis and involves the reaction of phthalimide with a primary amine in the presence of a mild acid to form an N-substituted phthalimide. The missing reagent should be a primary amine and a mild acid. Among the given options, choice B, Diethylamine and mild acid, is the best fit as it satisfies both requirements.

What Is the Missing Reagent in the Reaction Below