MCQ
Mendius reaction involves the:
- AReduction of aldehydes to give alcohols.
- ✓Reduction of nitriles with sodium and ethanol.
- COxidation of nitriles.
- DHydrolysis of cyanides.
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Reduction of nitriles with sodium and ethanol.
$\text{R}-\text{C}\equiv\text{N}\xrightarrow[\text{mendius reduction}]{\text{Na}+\text{EtOH}}\text{RCH}_2\text{NH}_2$
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