Chemistry-Preparation
NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements about the preparation of amines is correct?
A
Reduction of nitriles with lithium aluminium hydride yields primary amines.
B
Ammonolysis always yields only primary amines regardless of conditions.
C
Tertiary amines can be obtained by treating ammonium salts with strong acids.
D
Reduction of amides with catalytic hydrogenation does not produce amines.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, nitriles can be reduced to primary amines using lithium aluminium hydride, while ammonolysis can yield a mixture of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines. The other statements contain inaccuracies regarding the preparation methods.
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