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Which of the following reagents cannot be used to convert ethanenitrile to ethylamine?(a) H2/Ni(b) LiAlH4(c) Na(Hg), ethanol(d) Sn, HClI have been asked this question in final exam.The question is from Preparation of Amines in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (d) Sn, HCl

Explanation: Nitriles on reduction with LITHIUM aluminium hydride or CATALYTIC hydrogenation or with Na(HG)-ethanol PRODUCE primary amines.



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