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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

An Organic compound (A) having molecular formula C2H4O when reacts with methyl magnesium iodide followed by acid hydrolysis to give isopropyl alcohol which on reaction with hydrogen iodide gives (B). Compound (B) on reaction with potassium cyanide gives (C). (C) on reduction gives an amine (D).  

Identify the compound (D). 

Options:

Isopropyl amine 

Propyl amine 

2-Cyanopropane 

Isopropyl alcohol 

Correct Answer:

Isopropyl amine 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. Isopropyl amine.