JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids JEE Main

What is the end product B in the following sequence of operations: Acetamide (P₂O₅)→ A (4H)→ B?

(A)CH₃NH₂
(B)C₂H₅NH₂Correct
(C)CH₃CN
(D)CH₃COONH₄

Answer: (B)

Solution

P₂O₅ dehydrates acetamide to acetonitrile (A, CH₃CN); complete reduction (4[H]) of the nitrile gives the primary amine, ethylamine (B).

Question ID VK-150005