AIPMT PRELIMS2007Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2007 Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a secondary amine?
A
Methyl isocyanide
B
Acetamide
C
Methyl cyanide
D
Nitroethane.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
LiAlH₄ is a strong reducing agent that converts isocyanides to secondary amines by adding hydrogen atoms.
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