Question

An organic compound [X] of molecular formula C₃H₅N, in one reaction produced a primary amine with LiAlH₄. In another case, the organic compound [Y] of same molecular formula C₃H₅N produced a secondary amine with LiAlH₄. Identify both the compounds [X] and [Y]. Why do these compounds form two different products?

Answer 1

[A] = C₂H₅CN, on reduction gives primary amines.

[B] = C₂H₅NC, on reduction gives secondary amines.