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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