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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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What is the product of the reduction of a nitrile (R-C≡N) with LiAlH₄?
Options
A Primary alcohol
B Primary amine (RCH₂NH₂)
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C Aldehyde
D Secondary amine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

LiAlH₄ reduces nitriles to primary amines by adding four hydrogens across the triple bond, converting -C≡N to -CH₂NH₂.

Hint

Nitrile to primary amine.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 599 of 1999
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