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Assertion: In order to convert R−ClR-Cl to pure R−NH2,R-NH_2, Gabriel phthalimide synthesis can be used.

Reason: With proper choice of alkyl halides, phthalimide synthesis can be used to prepare 1∘,2∘1^\circ, 2^\circ or 3∘3^\circ amines.
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Correct option: C
If the assertion is true but the reason is false
Option C is correct. The assertion that Gabriel phthalimide synthesis can be used to convert R-Cl to pure R-NH2 is true, but the reason that it can be used to prepare 1°, 2°, or 3° amines is false. It is only suitable for preparing primary amines.

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