Question

How to convert chloromethane to ethanamine

Answer 1

Chloromethane can be converted into ethanamine by following step of reactions -

(i) React Chloromethane with sodium metal ( Na ) , ethane is formed as a product .

(ii) React formed ethane with chlorine ( Cl$_2$ ) in the presence of sunlight , ethyl chloride is formed .

(iii) React ethyl chloride with ammonia ( NH$_3$ ) , ethanamine is formed .

• The reaction in the first step is known as the Wurtz reaction .

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation of convert chloromethane to Ethanamine