Chemistry-Preparation
NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Imagine a flowchart diagram depicting the preparation of primary amines from nitriles. It shows nitriles being reduced by a certain reagent, resulting in the formation of an amine. Which reagent is used in this process?
A
Lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4)
B
Sodium borohydride (NaBH4)
C
Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
D
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Nitriles are reduced to primary amines using lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4) or catalytic hydrogenation, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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