Question

Which reagent can be used to convert 1-nitropropane to propan-1-amine?

Options

• Zn/HCl

• Br₂/aq. KOH

• Alc. NH₃

• KCN

Answer 1

Zn/HCl

Explanation:

\[\ce{\underset{1-Nitropropane}{CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - NO2} + 6[H] ->[Zn/HCl] \underset{Propan-1-amine}{CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - NH2} + 2H2O}\]