Chemistry-Preparation

NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following methods can be used to prepare primary amines from amides?

A

Reduction with lithium aluminium hydride

B

Alkylation with alkyl halides

C

Reaction with acid chlorides

D

Acylation with anhydrides

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Primary amines can be obtained by the reduction of amides using lithium aluminium hydride, as stated in the NCERT context. Alkylation and acylation are different reactions that do not produce primary amines from amides.

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