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Indian Forest Service (Mains)

Chemistry optional

  • 2 papers
  • 200 marks each
  • 3 h per paper

Paper II covers organic chemistry and spectroscopy.

Indian Forest Service (Mains), Chemistry optional · 2022 · Paper II

Q3(a)(i). Amination of 2-chloropyridine

Question

Complete the reaction of 2-chloropyridine with KNH₂ in liquid NH₃ and explain the mechanism.

Answer in brief

The principal substitution product is pyridin-2-amine.

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CoversSNAraddition–elimination2-chloropyridineKNH2 in liquid ammonia2-aminopyridine

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