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Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a secondary amine?

1. Methyl isocyanide
2. Acetamide
3. Methyl cyanide
4. Nitroethane

Correct answer: Methyl cyanide

Solution

Methyl cyanide (CH3CN) on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4) forms ethylamine (CH3CH2NH2), which is a secondary amine.

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