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Amides on reduction with LiAlH4 give (A) Alkanes (B) Alkyl amines (C) Alcohols (D) Acids |
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Answer» Correct Answer is: (B) Alkyl amines LiAlH4 reduces amides to amines. Mechanism depends slightly on whether amide has an N-H or not. Sodium borohydride (NaBH4) is a mild reducing agent. It is only capable of reducing aldehydes and ketones. |
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