Mendius reaction involves the:A. reduction of aldehydes to give alcoho – InterviewSolution

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1.	Mendius reaction involves the:A. reduction of aldehydes to give alcoholsB. reduction of nitriles with sodium and ethanolC. oxidation of nitrilesD. hydrolysis of cyanides
Answer» Correct Answer - B Mendius reaction. The reduction of cyanides to `1^(@)` amines by using ethanolic sodium is called as Mendius reaction. `R-C equiv N+4[H] overset(Na//alc)(rarr) underset(1^(@)" amine")(R-CH_(2)-NH_(2))`

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