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In the reduction of nitriles to primary amines, what is the main purpose of using a catalyst such as hydrogen gas (H2)?
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Options:
  • A To increase the reaction temperature
  • B To increase the reaction rate
  • C To reduce the need for a reducing agent
  • D To increase the yield of the reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: To increase the reaction rate
Catalysts like hydrogen gas with a catalyst are used to increase the reaction rate in the reduction of nitriles to primary amines.

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