NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Consider a diagram depicting the reduction process of nitriles to form primary amines. Which reagent is used in this reduction process to obtain the primary amine?
Lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4)
Sodium borohydride (NaBH4)
Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Potassium permanganate (KMnO4)
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Nitriles are reduced to primary amines using lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4) or catalytic hydrogenation. This is a method for preparing amines with one additional carbon compared to the starting material.
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