Q5 / 120 · VITEEE 2008 · Chemistry

Alkyl cyanides undergo Stephen reduction to produce

Correct answer
A
aldehyde
B
secondary amine
C
primary amine
D
amide

Solution

Stephen reduction is partial reduction of alkyl or aryl cyanides to give corresponding aldehydes with a suspension of anhydrous stannous chloride in ether. $\mathrm{SnCl}_{2}+2 \mathrm{HCl} \longrightarrow \mathrm{SnCl}_{4}+2[\mathrm{H}]$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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