MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

Which from the following statement is NOT correct regarding Mendius reduction ?

(A)It is useful for preparation of
(B)In this alkyl cyanides are reduced.
(C)In this sodium and ethanol is used for reduction.
(D)In this method one carbon atom is lost in the form of Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Mendius reduction is the reduction of alkyl cyanides (nitriles) with sodium and ethanol (nascent hydrogen) to primary amines: . So it is a method for primary amines (A), the substrate is an alkyl cyanide (B), and the reagent is Na/ethanol (C); all

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