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Class 12 - Chemistry
Sample Paper - 07 (2023-24)

Maximum Marks: 70
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully.

a. There are 33 questions in this question paper with internal choice.

b. SECTION A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
c. SECTION B consists of 5 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
d. SECTION C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
e. SECTION D consists of 2 case-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
f. SECTION E consists of 3 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
g. All questions are compulsory.
h. Use of log tables and calculators is not allowed.

Section A
1. Molecules whose mirror image is non-superimposable over them are known as chiral. Which of the following molecules
is chiral in nature?
a) 2-Bromopropan-2-ol
b) 2-Bromopropane
c) 2-Bromobutane
d) 1-Bromobutane
2. The two hormones which together regulate the glucose level in the blood
a) Insulin and thyroxine
b) Insulin and epinepherine
c) Insulin and glucagon
d) Insulin and adrenaline
3. Cannizaro’s reaction is not given by ________.
a) CH3CHO

b)

c)

d) HCHO
4. IUPAC name of the following compound is C H 3 − C H − OC H3 is ________.
|

C H3

a) 2 – methoxy – 2 – methylethane
b) 2 – methoxypropane

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c) isopropylmethyl ether
d) 1 – methoxy – 1 – methylethane
5. The half-life of a reaction is halved as the initial concentration of the reactant is doubled. The order of the reaction is:
a) 1
b) 0
c) 2
d) 3
6. Match the column and choose correct option:

(A) MnO −
4
⟶ Mn+2 (1 mol) (P) Required 1F

(B) CuSO4 ⟶ Cu (1 mol) (Q) Required 5 F

(C) Al2O3 ⟶ Al (1 mol) (R) Required 3 F

(D) NaCl ⟶ Na (1 mol) (S) Required 2 F

a) (A) - (Q), (B) - (S), (C) - (P), (D) - (R)
b) (A) - (P), (B) - (Q), (C) - (S), (D) - (R)
c) (A) - (Q), (B) - (P), (C) - (S), (D) - (R)
d) (A) - (Q), (B) - (S), (C) - (R), (D) - (P)
7. A mixture containing two enantiomers in equal proportions:
a) will be called a racemic mixture
b) will be called a racemic mixture and will have a zero optical rotation.
c) will have inverted configuration
d) will have zero optical rotation
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8. Which one of the following is not a globular protein?
a) Insulin
b) Enzyme
c) Haemoglobin
d) Myosin
9. The decomposition of N2O5 occurs as, 2N2O5 ⟶ 4NO2 + O2 and follows first-order kinetics, hence:
a) unit of K =
mol

L
−1
sec

b) t ∝ a
yz
∘

c) the reaction is unimolecular

d) the reaction is bimolecular
10. Methyl ketones are usually characterized by:
a) Benedict's reagent
b) Iodoform test
c) Schiff's test
d) Tollen's reagent
11. Lucas reagent is:
a) dil.H2SO4 and ZnCl2
b) dil. HCl and ZnCl2
c) conc. HCl and ZnCl2

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d) conc.H2SO4 and ZnCl2
12. The following compound is called:-

a) Amide
b) Amine
c) Ester
d) Nitrile
13. Assertion (A): Fats and oils are one of the main sources of food for all living organisms.
Reason (R): Lipids act as energy reserves.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
14. Assertion (A): Pentan-2-one can be distinguished from pentan-3-one by iodoform test.
Reason (R): Former is methyl ketone while the latter is not.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
15. Assertion: on reaction with AgCN give .
Reason: AgCN is ionic and C N is nucleophile in AgCN.
⊖

a) If both Assertion and Reason are right and Reason is right explanation of Assertion.
b) If both Assertion and Reason are right but Reason is not right explanation of Assertion.
c) If Assertion is right but Reason is wrong.
d) If both Assertion and Reason are wrong.
16. Assertion (A): Ethyl phenyl ether on reaction with HBr form phenol and ethyl bromide.
Reason (R): Cleavage of C–O bond takes place on ethyl-oxygen bond due to the more stable phenyl-oxygen bond.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
Section B
17. Why are aquatic species more comfortable in cold water in comparison to warm water?
18. How would you account for the following? Lanthanoids form primarily +3 ions, while the actinoids usually have higher
oxidation states in their compounds, +4 or even +6 being typical.
19. Answer the following:
1. A first order reaction takes 69.3 min for 50% completion. Set up on equation for determining the time needed for
80% completion.
2. Why does the rate of reaction not remain constant throughout the reaction process?
20. Indicate the reactions which take place at cathode and anode in fuel cell.

OR

The following curve is obtained when molar conductivity λ (y-axis) is plotted against the square root of concentration
m

C1/2 (x-axis) for two electrolytes A and B.

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a. What can you say about the nature of the two electrolytes A and B?
b. How do you account for the increase in molar conductivity λ for the electrolytes A and B on dilution?
m

21. Name the reagents used in the following reactions:

?

i. CH3 - CO - CH3 → C H 3
− C H − C H3
|

OH
?

ii. C6H5 - CH2- CH3 → C6H5 - COO-K+

Section C
22. What is cell constant? How is it determined?
23. a. On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for d4 ion if Δ
0 < P .
b. Using valence bond theory, predict the hybridization and magnetic character of [Ni(CN)4]2-.
(Atomic number of Ni = 28)
c. Write the formula of the following complex using IUPAC norms:
Dichloridobis (ethane-1,2-diamine) cobalt (III)
24. Compound 'A' of molecular formula C5H11Br gives a compound 'B' of molecular formula C5H12O when treated with aq.
NaOH. On oxidation the compound yields a mixture of acetic acid & propionic acid. Deduce the structure of A, B & C.

OR

While separating a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols by steam distillation, name the isomer which will be steam
volatile. Give reason.
25. Draw structures of the following derivatives:
i. The semicarbazone of cyclobutanone
ii. The ethylene ketal of hexan-3-one
iii. The methyl hemiacetal of formaldehyde
26. Calculate the emf of the following cell:
Mg(s)|Mg2+(0.2M) || Ag+(1 × 10-3M) | Ag(s)
E0(Ag+/Ag) = 0.80V
E0(Mg2+/Mg) = - 2.37V
27. What are haloarenes? How are they classified? Give one method each for the preparation of nuclear and side chain
substituted halorenes.
28. A reaction:​​​Reactant → Product is represented by

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Predict
i. The order of the reaction in this case.
ii. What does the slope of the graph represent?
Section D
29. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
When a protein in its native form, is subjected to physical changes like change in temperature or chemical changes like
change in pH, the hydrogen bonds are disturbed. Due to this, globules unfold and helix gets uncoiled and protein loses its
biological activity. This is called the denaturation of protein.
The denaturation causes change in secondary and tertiary structures but primary structures remain intact. Examples of
denaturation of protein are coagulation of egg white on boiling, curdling of milk, formation of cheese when an acid is
added to milk.
i. Phospholipids form a thin layer on the surface of an aqueous medium. Give reason.

OR

Secondary structure of a protein refers to

ii. Which structure(s) of proteins remains(s) intact during the denaturation process?
iii. What type of structure is α-helix and β-pleated structures of proteins?
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30. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Valence bond theory considers the bonding between the metal ion and the ligands as purely covalent. On the other hand,
crystal field theory considers the metal-ligand bond to be ionic arising from electrostatic interaction between the metal
ion and the ligands.In coordination compounds, the interaction between the ligand and the metal ion causes the five d -
orbitals to split -up. This is called crystal field splitting and the energy difference between the two sets of energy level is
called crystal field splitting energy. The crystal field splitting energy (Δ ) depends upon the nature of the ligand. The
o

actual configuration of complexes is divided by the relative values of Δ and P (pairing energy). If Δ < P, then
o o

complex will be high spin. If Δ > P, then complex will be low spin.
o

i. Which ligand has lowest Δ value?

o

ii. How the crystal field splitting energy for octahedral (Δ ) and tetrahedral (Δ ) complex is related.
o t

iii. On the basis of crystal field theory, what will be the electronic configuration of d4 in the given two situations:
a. Δ > P and
o

b. Δ < P
o

OR

Using crystal field theory, calculate magnetic moment of central metal ion of [FeF6]4-.
Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following:
1. Which property of transition metals make them good catalysts.
2. What is the basic difference between the electronic configuration of lanthanoids and those of actinoids?
3. Why KMnO4 is used in cleaning surgical instruments in hospitals?
4. Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxide or fluoride only?
5. Name the d-block element which are not considered as transition element.
6. Chromium is typical hard metal while mercury is a liquid. Explain why?
7. Reactivity of transition elements decreases almost regularly from Sc to Cu. Explain.

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32. 0.6 mL of acetic acid (CH3COOH), having density 1.06 g mL-1, is dissolved in 1 litre of water. The depression in

freezing point observed for this strength of acid was 0.0205oC. Calculate the van’t Hoff factor and the dissociation
constant of acid.

OR

How can you remove the hard calcium carbonate layer of the egg without damaging its semiprermiable membrane? Can
this egg be inserted into a bottle with a narrow neck without distorting its shape? Explain the process involved.
33. Account for the following:
i. Aniline is a weaker base compared to ethanamine.
ii. Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction.
iii. Only aliphatic primary amines can be prepared by Gabriel Phthalimide synthesis.

OR

Write the main products of the following reactions:

H3 P O2 + H2 O

i. C 6 H5 N2
+
CI
−
−−−−−−−−→

ii.

Br2 + NaOH

iii. C H 3 − C − N H2 −−−−−−−→
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Class 12 - Chemistry
Sample Paper - 07 (2023-24)

Solution

Section A
1. (c) 2-Bromobutane

Explanation: 2-Bromobutane

It is a chiral molecule since it does not contain plane symmetry and centre of symmetry.
2. (c) Insulin and glucagon
Explanation: The role of insulin is to keep the blood glucose level within the narrow limit. Insulin is released in response to
the rapid rise in blood glucose level. On the other hand hormone glucagon tends to increase the glucose level in the blood.
The two hormones together regulate the glucose level in the blood.
3. (a) CH3CHO
Explanation: Acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) have alpha hydrogen hence will undergo aldol reaction in presence of base rather
than cannizaro reaction. Cannizaro reaction is given when there is no alpha hydrogen present on carbonyl group.
4. (b) 2 – methoxypropane

Explanation:

If the oxygen is not attached to the end of the main alkane chain, then the whole shorter alkyl-plus-ether group is treated as a
side-chain and prefixed with its bonding position on the main chain. Thus CH3OCH(CH3)2 is 2-methoxypropane.
5. (c) 2
Explanation: For 2nd order reaction, the half-life is inversely related to the concentration of the reactant.
t1/2 for second order reaction α 1

[R]

6. (d) (A) - (Q), (B) - (S), (C) - (R), (D) - (P)

Explanation: (A) - (Q), (B) - (S), (C) - (R), (D) - (P)
7. (b) will be called a racemic mixture and will have a zero optical rotation.
Explanation: Enantiomers are chiral molecules that are mirror images of one another. Furthermore, the molecules are non-
superimposable on one another. This means that the molecules cannot be placed on top of one another and give the same
arrangement of atoms in space. If they are present in equal proportions, the mixture is called a racemic mixture and it is
optically inactive, as one isomer will rotate light in the direction opposite to another.
8. (d) Myosin
Explanation: Globular proteins are formed when the chains of polypeptides coil around to give a spherical shape. These are
usually soluble in water. When the polypeptide chains run parallel and are held together by hydrogen and disulphide bonds,
then fibre– like structure is formed. Such proteins called fibrous proteins are generally insoluble in water. Myosin (present in
muscles), is a fibrous protein and not a globular protein.

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9. (c) the reaction is unimolecular
Explanation: Here it is given that the reaction follows first-order kinetic. So the rate of reaction depends upon the only
reactant. Thus, the reaction is a unimolecular reaction.
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10. (b) Iodoform test
Explanation: C H 3 C OR + I2 + N aOH → C H I3 + RC OO
− +
Na

Iodoform test is a characteristic test given by methyl ketones. CHI formed is yellow precipitate.
11. (c) conc. HCl and ZnCl2
Explanation: Lucas reagent is a solution of anhydrous zinc chloride (Lewis acid) in concentrated hydrochloric acid. It is
used as a reagent to test alcohol and classify them in accordance to their reactivity. The reaction is a substitution reaction
where the chloride of the zinc chloride gets replaced by the hydroxyl group of the alcohol.
12. (b) Amine
Explanation: The following compound is tertiary amine.
13. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
14. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
15. (d) If both Assertion and Reason are wrong.
Explanation: If both Assertion and Reason are wrong.
16. (c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: A is true but R is false.
Section B
17. At a given pressure the solubility of oxygen in water increases with a decrease in temperature. Therefore, the concentration
of oxygen in the sea is more in cold water and thus the presence of more oxygen at a lower temperature makes the aquatic
species more comfortable in cold water.
18. The wide range of oxidation states of actinoids is attributed to the fact that the 5f, 6d, and 7s energy levels are of comparable
energies. Therefore, all these three subshells can participate in bonding. But the most common oxidation state of actinoids is
also +3.
19. Answer the following:
1. K =
0.693 0.693
= min
t1/2 69.3

= 10-2 min-1
2.303 [R0 ]
T = log
K [R]

2.303
= log 5
−2
10

= 160.9 min
2. Rate of reaction depends upon the concentration of reactant. As the reaction proceeds in forward direction concentration
of reactant decreases, so rate of reaction decreases with respect to time.
20. At cathode : O2 (g) + 2H2O + 4e- ⟶ 4OH- (aq)

At anode : 2H2 (g) + 4OH- (aq) ⟶ 4H2O + 4e-

The overall reaction is : 2H2 (g) + O2 (g) ⟶ 2H2O (l)

OR

a. A is a strong electrolyte and B is a weak electrolyte.

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b. Molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte (A) increases slowly with dilution this is because number of ions remain
constant but the interionic distance increases on dilution this result in increase in the mobility of ions. on the other hand
molar conductivity of weak electrolyte (B) increases sharply with dilution this is because degree of dissociation increases
and this result in greater number of ions on dilution.
O OH

|| NaBH4 |

21. i. C H 3 − C − C H3 −−−−→ C H3 − C H − C H3
KMnO4 −KOH

ii. C 6 H5 − CH2 − CH3 −−−−−−−−−→ C6 H5 − CO O

−
K
+

Section C
22. It is ratio of distance between electrodes (l) to the cross sectional area between electrodes.
Cell constant = l

Or conductivity (K) = Conductance (G) × Cell constant (G*)

(K) = (G) × (G*)
Cell constant of any particular cell can be found by measuring the conductance of a solution whose conductivity is known.
23. a. On the basis of crystal field theory, for a d4 ion, if Δ < P, then the complex is a high spin complex formed by the
0

association of weak field ligands with the metal ion. As a result, the fourth electron enters one of the eg orbitals, thereby,
exhibiting the electronic configuration t 3
2g
1
eg .
b. Ni atom (z = 28)
E.C of Ni. = [Ar]4s23d8
E.C. of Ni2+ = [Ar]4s03d8

It is diamagnetic, due to the absence of unpaired electrons.

Shape - square planar.
c. [CoCl2(en)2]
aq.NaOH (o) KMnO4

24. C5 H11 Br −−−−−→ C5 H 12 O −→ ketone−−−−−→ C H3 C H2 C OOH + C H3 C OOH

(C )
(A) (B) (o)

Since acetic acid & propionic acid are the products of oxidation of C which is a ketone, C is CH3CH2CH2COCH3 . Since it
is the oxidation product of B, therefore
A is C H 3 C H2 C H2 C H C H3 and B is C H 3 C H2 C H2 C H C H3
| |

Br OH

aq.NaOH

The reactions areC H 3

C H2 C H2 C H C H3 −−−−−→ C H3 C H2 C H2 C H C H3
| ||

Br OH

(o) (o)

−→ C H3 C H2 C H2 C C H3 −→ C H3 C H2 C OOH + C H3 C OOH
||

OR

Intramolecular H-bonding is present in o-nitrophenol. In p-nitrophenol, the molecules are strongly associated due to the
presence of intermolecular bonding. Hence, o-nitrophenol is steam volatile.

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25. i.

ii.

iii.

26.

applying nernst equation

2+
[M g ]
0 0.0591
Ecell = E − log
cell 2 2+
[Ag ]

0 + 0 2+ 0.0591 0.2
E (Ag /Ag) − E (M g /M g) − log
2 −3
2
( 10 )

0.0591 5
= +0.80V − (−2.37V ) − log(2 × 10 )
2
0.0591 5
= +3.17V − [log 2 + log 10 ]
2
0.0591
= +3.17V − × 5.3010
2

= +3.17V - 0.1566V
= 3.0134 V
27. Haloarenes: The replacement of hydrogen atoms in a aromatic hydrocarbon by halogen atoms results in the formation of
aryl halide (haloarene). Haloarenes contain halogen atoms attached to sp2 hybridized carbon atoms of an aryl group. They
are classified as:
i. Nuclear halogen derivatives: Halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons in which the halogen atom (F, Cl, Br, or I)
is directly attached to an aromatic ring are called nuclear halogen derivatives. Some examples are:

It is prepared by the direct chlorination of aromatic hydrocarbon.

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ii. Side chain halogen derivatives: Halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons in which the halogen atom is linked to
one of the carbon atoms of the side chain carrying the aryl group are called side chain halogen derivatives. For example,

Preparation: By the direct halogenation of a suitable arenes.

28. i. The reaction is of zero order.

d[R]
ii. Slope of straight line graph = −k =
dt

Section D
29. i. Phospholipids form a thin layer on the surface of an aqueous medium due to the simultaneous presence of both
polar and non-polar groups in the molecule. As a result, the phospholipid molecules may arrange themselves in a
double-layered membrane in aqueous media.

OR

Secondary structure refers as regular folding patterns of continuous portions of the polypeptide chain
ii. Primary structure remain intact during the denaturation process.
iii. secondary structure
30. i. F-
ii. Δ =
t
4

9
Δo

iii. a. t 2g
4 0
eg

b. t 2g
3 1
eg

OR

For [FeF6]4-, n = 4, Magnetic moment = 4. 89BM.

Section E
31. Attempt any five of the following:
1. They show variable oxidation states and have vacant d-orbitals.
2. In lanthanoids 4f orbital is progressively filled so, configuration is 4f (1−14)
5d
(0−1) 2
6s whereas in actinoids, 5f-orbital, is
progressively filled so configuration is 5f 6d
(1−14)
7s
(0−1) 2

3. KMnO4 is used in cleaning surgical instruments in hospitals because KMnO4 has a germicidal action.
4. Both oxide and fluoride ions are highly electronegative. They have a very small size and they are strong oxidising in
nature. Due to these properties, they are able to oxidize the metal to its highest oxidation state. For example +6 oxidation
state of Mo and W exist in form of MoO3 and WO3
5. Zn, Cd Hg are not considered as transition element.
Transition element must have incompletely filled d-orbital of penultimate shell in the ground state or most oxidation
state of element. Zn,Cd,Hg have fully filled d orbital in their ground state and most stable +2 oxidation state.

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6. Cr has five unpaired d-electrons. Hence metallic bonds are strong. In Hg, there is absence of unpaired electrons and size
is larger.
7. Reactivity of an element is dependent on the value of ionization enthalpy. In moving from Sc, the first element to Cu, the
ionization enthalpy increases regularly. Therefore, the reactivity decreases as we move from Sc to Cu.
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32. Given that, 0.6mL of acetic acid (CH3COOH) density = 1.06gmL-1
−1
0.6mL×1.06gmL
Number of moles of acetic acid = −1
= 0.0106 mol = n
60gmol

Molality = = 0.0106 mol kg-1

0.0106mol

−1
1000mL×1gmL

Using equation of depression of freezing point ΔTf = 1.86 K kg mol-1 × 0.0106 mol kg-1 = 0.0197K
Observed freezing point
van't Hoff Factor (i) = =
0.0205K
= 1.041
Calculated freezing point 0.0197K

Acetic acid is a weak electrolyte and will dissociate into two ions:
acetate and hydrogen ions per molecule of acetic acid. If x is the degree of dissociation of acetic acid, then we would have
n(1 - x) moles of undissociated acetic acid, nx moles of CH3COO- and nx moles of H+ ions,
+ −
C H3 C OOH ⇌ H + C H3 C OO
n mol 0 0
nx mol nx mol
n(1−x)

Thus total moles of particles are: n(1 - x + x + x) = n(1 + x)

n(1+x)
i= n
= 1 + x = 1.041
Thus degree of dissociation of acetic acid = x = 1.041 - 1.000 = 0.041
Then [CH3COOH] = n(1 - x) = 0.0106(1 - 0.041)

[CH3COO-] = nx = 0.0106 × 0.041, [H+] = nx = 0.0106 × 0.041}

− +
[CH3 COO ][H ]

Ka =
0.0106×0.041×0.0106×0.041
=
[CH3 COOH] 0.0106(1.00−0.041)

=1.86 × 10-5

OR

This can be achieved as under:

a. Place the egg in a mineral acid solution for about 2 hours. The outer shell of the egg dissolves. Remove any portion of it
is left with your fingers.
b. Place the egg in a saturated solution (hypertonic) of sodium chloride for about 3 hours. The size of the egg is reduced as
the egg shrivels due to osmosis ( movement of water out of the egg as the concentration is higher outside ).
c. Insert the egg in a bottle with a narrow neck. Add water to the bottle. Water will act as a hypotonic solution. Egg regains
shape due to osmosis. This is shown diagrammatically as under:

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33. i. Aniline is typical of aromatic primary amines - where the -NH2 group is attached directly to a benzene ring. These are
very much weaker bases than ammonia.
Aniline is more basic than ethylamine because of resonance. When aniline loses a proton the resulting ion is more stable
than that of ethylamine and hence, aniline is more basic than ethylamine. Hence, aniline looses proton more readily than
ethylamine.
ii. Aniline being a Lewis base reacts with Lewis acid (AlCl3) to form a salt.
+
−
C6 H5 NH2 + AlCl3 ⟶ C6 H5 N H2 AlC l
3

As a result, N acquires a positive charge so, it acts as a strong deactivating group for electrophilic substitution reaction.
Thus, aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction.
iii. Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is a very convenient method for the preparation of pure aliphatic amines
Step 1: Phthalimide is treated with KOH to form potassium phthalimide

Step 2: Potassium phthalimide is treated with a suitable alkyl halide to form N-substituted phthalimides.

Step 3: N-substituted phthalimides undergoes hydrolysis in the presence of dil. HCl or with alkali(NaOH) to give
primary amines.

Overall reaction:

Gabriel phthalimide synthesis results in the formation of primary(1° amine) only. Secondary or tertiary amines are not
formed through this synthesis. Hence, Gabriel phthalimide synthesis preferred for the formation of primary amines only.

OR
H3 P O2 + H2 O

i. C C6H6 + N2 + H3PO3 + HCl

+ −
6 H5 N2 CI −−−−−−−−→

ii.

H offmann bromamide reaction

CH3 NH2
iii. C H 3 − C − N H2 + Br2 + 4NaOH −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−→ + N a2 C O3 + 2N aBr + 2H2 O
|| Methylamine
O

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