alleryReduction of a nitrile gives an amine with how many more carbons?
ANine more
BOne more
CTwo more
DFour more
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. One more
1. The cyano carbon is retained in the product.
2. It adds to the chain that was already there.
3. So the amine has one carbon more than the start.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part 2, Unit 9 'Amines'_
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