Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 85

Question: Reduction of alkyl nitrites yields

Options:

A) Alcohol

B) Base

C) Amine

D) Acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ \underset{Alkylnitrite}{\mathop{R-O-N=O}},+6,[H]\xrightarrow{Sn/HCl}\underset{Alcohol}{\mathop{ROH}},+NH_3+H_2O $