MHT CET202411 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryAminesActual
Which from the following statement is NOT correct regarding Mendius reduction?
Options
- AIt is useful for preparation of R - NH ₂ .
- BIn this alkyl cyanides are reduced.
- CIn this sodium and ethanol is used for reduction.
- DIn this method one carbon atom is lost in the form of CO ₂ .
Correct answer
D. In this method one carbon atom is lost in the form of CO ₂ .
Step-by-step solution
Mendius reduction is a chemical reaction that involves the reduction of alkyl cyanides (nitriles) to primary amines using sodium in ethanol. This reaction is useful in organic synthesis for converting nitriles into amines.