Select the reagents that reduce nitriles to primary amines:
A. (i) LiAlH4; (ii) H2O
B. Sn + HCl
C. H2/Ni
D. Na(Hg)/C2H5OH
E. Br2/aq. NaOH

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B and C only
2. A, C and D only
3. A, D and E only
4. B, D and E only
Subtopic:  Amines - Preparation & Properties | Cyanides & Isocyanides |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2026
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Identify the reactions which give aniline as the major product.  
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
 
1.  C and D only 2.  A and B only
3. B and D only 4. A and C only
Subtopic:  Amines - Preparation & Properties | Cyanides & Isocyanides | Mechanism |
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Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2026
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Which compound, upon reduction with lithium aluminium hydride, yields a secondary amine?

1. Nitroethane

2. Methylisocyanide

3. Acetamide

4. Methyl cyanide

Subtopic:  Identification of Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Amines | Cyanides & Isocyanides |
 83%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2007
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