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MHT CET · Chemistry · Amines

Which of the following reagents is used in Mendius reduction reaction of alkyl cyanide?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Sn} / \mathrm{HCl}\)
  2. B LiAlH \(_{4} /\) Ether
  3. C \(\mathrm{Na}-\mathrm{Hg} / \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Na} / \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{Na} / \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}\)

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Mendius reaction - Nitriles on reduction with \(\mathrm{Na}\) in ethanol gives primary amines.