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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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Which reagent is commonly used to reduce amides to amines?
Options
A NaBH4
B LiAlH4
Correct Answer
C H2/Pd
D Sn/HCl
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

LiAlH4 reduces amides (RCONR'2) to the corresponding amines (RCH2NR'2). NaBH4 does not reduce amides under normal conditions.

Hint

Strong reducing agent needed for amides.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 238 of 1999
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