Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 134

Question: Which one of the following reducing agents is likely to be the most effective in bringing about the following change $ R-\overset{O}{\mathop{\overset{||}{\mathop{C,NH_2\to RCH_2NH_2}},}}, $ [AMU 2002]

Options:

A) $ H_2-Ni $

B) $ NaBH_4 $

C) $ LiAlH_4 $

D) Na-alcohol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ R-\overset{O}{\mathop{\overset{||}{\mathop{C}},}},-NH_2\xrightarrow{H_2-Ni}R-CH_2-NH_2 $