Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 45

Question: Reduction of nitroalkanes yields

Options:

A) Acid

B) Alcohol

C) Amine

D) Diazo compounds

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ \underset{Nitro,ethane}{\mathop{CH_3-CH_2-NO_2}},+6,[H]\xrightarrow{Sn/HCl} $ $ \underset{Ethylamine}{\mathop{CH_3-CH_2-NH_2}},+2H_2O $