NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Consider a reaction setup involving the reduction of nitriles to primary amines using lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4). A diagram shows a nitrile being converted to a primary amine. Which of the following statements correctly describes this preparation method?
This method increases the carbon chain length by one carbon atom.
This method is primarily used to produce secondary amines.
This method is not suitable for aromatic nitriles.
This method results in the formation of a quaternary ammonium salt.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The reduction of nitriles with LiAlH4 produces primary amines with one more carbon atom than the starting nitrile, allowing for the ascent of the amine series.
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