NEETChemistryAmines
What is the best reagent to convert nitrile to primary amine?
Options
- AOxidation of nitriles with NaI / Acetone gives primary amine
- BReduction of nitriles with KMnO 4 gives primary amine
- COxidation of nitriles with sodium/alcohol or LiAlH 4 gives primary amine
- DReduction of nitriles with sodium/alcohol or LiAlH 4 gives primary amine
Correct answer
D. Reduction of nitriles with sodium/alcohol or LiAlH 4 gives primary amine
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) Reduction of nitriles with sodium/alcohol or LiAlH 4 gives primary amine