Question

\[\ce{CH3-CN ->[Na/C2H5OH]}\]

The product formed is ____________.

Options

• CH₃NH₂

• CH₃OH

• CH₃CH₂NH₂

• CH₃COOH

Answer 1

\[\ce{CH3-CN ->[Na/C2H5OH]}\]

The product formed is CH₃CH₂NH₂.

Explanation:

The reaction is Mendius reduction.

\[\ce{CH3-CN ->[Na/C2H5OH][(reduction)] CH3-CH2-NH2}\]