MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

What is the number of moles of hydrogen atoms needed to obtain one mole ethanamine from acetamide using /ether as reducing agent.

(A)4Correct
(B)3
(C)2
(D)1

Answer: (A)

Solution

reduces an amide to an amine. Acetamide is reduced to ethanamine : \mathrm{CH_3CONH_2 + 4[H] \xrightarrow{LiAlH_4/ether} CH_3CH_2NH_2 + H_2O}. Balancing atoms: acetamide

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