Chemistry-Preparation
NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following methods yields primary amines when starting from nitriles?
A
Reduction with lithium aluminium hydride
B
Ammonolysis with a strong base
C
Electrophilic substitution reactions
D
Hydrolysis of halides
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, nitriles can be reduced with lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4) to produce primary amines.
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