NEETChemistryOrganic Compounds Containing NitrogenMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a secondary amine?
- AMethyl isocyanide
- BAcetamide
- CMethyl cyanide
- DNitroethane
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Correct answer: A
Reduction of alkyl isocyanides in presence of LiAlH4 yields secondary amines containing methyl as one of the alkyl group.

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