MHT CET202020 Oct 2020Morning ShiftChemistryAminesActual
Which of the following reagents is used in Mendius reduction reaction of alkyl cyanide?
Options
- ASn / HCl
- BLiAlH ₄ / Ether
- CNa - Hg / H ₂ O
- DNa / C ₂ H ₅ OH
Correct answer
D. Na / C ₂ H ₅ OH
Step-by-step solution
Mendius reaction - Nitriles on reduction with Na in ethanol gives primary amines.