Identify the product B in following reaction. CH_3Br KCN A [ C_2H_5OH ] Na B

MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Identify the product B in following reaction.

(A)Ethane
(B)EthanamineCorrect
(C)Ethanol
(D)Methanol

Answer: (B)

Solution

Step 1: methyl bromide undergoes nucleophilic substitution with KCN to give methyl cyanide (acetonitrile): , so A is . Step 2: reduction of an alkyl cyanide with sodium in ethanol (Mendius reduction, nascent

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