Which of the following organic compound on reduction with gives secondary amine?
Which of the following organic compound on reduction with $\text{LiAlH}_4$ gives secondary amine?
- a$\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{NC}$
- b$\text{CH}_3\text{CN}$
- c$\text{CH}_3\text{CONH}_2$
- d$\text{CH}_3\text{NO}_2$
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Correct option: a
Answer: (a) $\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{NC}$
Ethyl isocyanide ($\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{NC}$) on reduction with $\text{LiAlH}_4$ gives a secondary amine (ethylmethylamine, $\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{NHCH}_3$).
From ISC 2027 Specimen Chemistry Paper 1, question 1(B)(v).