MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

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The reduction of alkyl cyanides (nitriles) with sodium and alcohol is known as the Mendius reduction. In this reaction, the cyano group (- C N ) is reduced to a primary amine group (- CH _2 NH _2). R-C N + 4[ H ] Na/C _2 H _5 OH R-CH _2 -NH _2 The product obtained is a primary amine, RCH _2 NH _2. Answer: RCH _2 NH _2