Question
Question: The reduction of which of the following compound would yield secondary amine?...
The reduction of which of the following compound would yield secondary amine?
A
Alkyl nitrite
B
Carbylamine
C
Primary amine
D
Secondary nitro compound
Answer
Carbylamine
Explanation
Solution
Carbylamine (or isocyanides) give secondary amine on reduction.
Carbylamin e NCNi/H2 Secondary amine R−NH−CH3