Question

Describe the action of excess of ammonia on : 

(1) ethyl bromide 

(2) n.propyl bromide.

Answer 1

(1) Ethyl bromide : When ethyl bromide is boiled under pressure with an excess of alcoholic ammonia, ethylamine (ethanamine) is formed. 

This is known as ammonolysis of ethyl bromide.

(2) n-propyl bromide : When n-propy1 bromide is boiled under pressure with an excess of ammonia, n-propyl amine (propanamine) is formed.