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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).  

Which of the following is a reducing agent for the conversion of compound (C) to (D)?

Options:

4[H]/ Ni

LiAlH4

Zn/CH3COOH

NaBH4

Correct Answer:

4[H]/ Ni

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. 4[H]/ Ni