Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 147
Question: The reduction of which of the following compound would yield secondary amine? [DCE 2004]
Options:
A) Alkyl nitrite
B) Carbylamine
C) Primary amine
D) Secondary nitro compound
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Carbylamine (or isocyanides) give secondary amine on reduction. $ \underset{Carbylamine}{\mathop{R-N{{=}^{\to }}C}},\xrightarrow{Ni/H_2}\underset{\text{Secondary amine}}{\mathop{R-NH-CH_3}}, $
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