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Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a secondary amine ?
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Options:
  • A Methyl isocyanide
  • B Acetamide
  • C Methyl cyanide
  • D Nitroethane
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Methyl isocyanide
Alkyl isocyanides on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride forms secondary amines containing methyl as one of the the alkyl groups.



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