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 $