Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a secondary amine ?

Question

Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a secondary amine ? (A) Methyl isocyanide (B) Acetamide (C) Methyl cyanide (D) Nitroethane

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Alkyl isocyanides on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride forms secondary amines containing methyl group as one of the alkyl groups. Solution

Q. Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a secondary amine ?

Methyl isocyanide

Acetamide

Methyl cyanide

Nitroethane

Alkyl isocyanides on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride forms secondary amines containing methyl group as one of the alkyl groups.