MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

What is the number of moles of H atoms required for complete reduction of one mole acetonitrile?

(A)2
(B)4Correct
(C)6
(D)1

Answer: (B)

Solution

Acetonitrile is . Complete reduction of the nitrile group (with , or ) converts it to a primary amine: CH_3C\equiv N + 4[H] \rightarrow CH_3CH_2NH_2. The triple bond is first reduced to the imine

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