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Reduction of nitriles to amines is useful for which purpose?
AConverting 1° to 3° amines
BAscent of the amine series
CDescent of the amine series
DSeparating amine mixtures
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Ascent of the amine series
The nitrile carbon becomes part of the amine, giving an amine with one carbon more than the starting amine.
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