NEET 2007
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2007
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Amines
NEET 2007 · Chemistry · Amines
Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium...
Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a secondary amine?
Options
- AMethylisocyanide
- BAcetamide
- CMethyl cyanide
- DNitroethane
Correct answer
A. Methylisocyanide
Step-by-step solution
On reaction with , Isocyanate groups gives secondary amines whereas, alkyl cyanides give amine on reduction.
Related Theory
LiAlH is a nucleophilic reducing agent since the hydride transfer to the carbonyl carbon occurs prior to the coordination to the carbonyl oxygen. It reacts faster with electron deficient carbonyl groups. The reactivity of carbonyl compounds with this reagent follows the order: Aldehydes Ketones ester amide carboxylic acid.