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In the reduction of nitriles to primary amines, what is the main purpose of using a catalyst such as hydrogen gas (H 2 )?

Options

  1. ATo increase the reaction temperature
  2. BTo increase the reaction rate
  3. CTo reduce the need for a reducing agent
  4. DTo increase the yield of the reaction

Correct answer

B. To increase the reaction rate

Step-by-step solution

Catalysts like hydrogen gas with a catalyst are used to increase the reaction rate in the reduction of nitriles to primary amines.

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