What are X and Y in the following reactions? X (ii) H ₂ O (i) LiAlH ₄ R CH ₂ NH ₂ H ₂ / Ni Y

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In the given reaction X is RCONH ₂ and Y is R CN LiAlH ₄ is a nucleophilic reducing agent used to reduce polar multiple bonds like > CH = O . It reduces amides and nitrites to amines while catalyst like Ni gives catalytic hydrogenation and adds on hydrogen on the multiple bond.