Q. $CH_{3}CH_{2}CONH_{2}\overset{\ \ \ \ \ X\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}NH_{2},X\$ is
A) $Pt/H_{2}$
B) $Ni/H_{2}$
C) $LiAlH_{4}$
D) $Zn$
Explanation
(c)
Amides are reduced by lithium aluminium hydride ($LiAlH_{4}$) or sodium and ethyl alcohol into primary amines.
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