Asked by Mohammed Almesbahi on Sep 24, 2024
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Acids can be converted to primary amines by ________.
A) conversion to the nitrile followed by treatment with LiAlH4
B) conversion to the diazonium salt followed by treatment with NaBH4
C) conversion to the primary amide followed by treatment with LiAlH4
D) both A and B
E) both A and C
Primary Amines
Organic compounds characterized by the presence of a \(NH_2\) group attached to a primary carbon atom, one that is only bonded to one other carbon.
Diazonium Salt
A class of organic compounds containing a nitrogen double bonded to a nitrogen atom which is also bonded to a benzene ring, significant in synthetic organic chemistry.
Nitrile
Organic compounds containing the cyano group (-C≡N), noted for their use in the production of rubber, resins, and pharmaceuticals.
- Recognize the conversion processes of acids to different organic compounds.
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Adarsh Tacouri2 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Acids can be converted to primary amides by treatment with LiAlH4 followed by hydrolysis. Primary amides can be converted to primary amines by treatment with LiAlH4 followed by hydrolysis. Therefore, acids can be converted to primary amines by first converting to the primary amide using LiAlH4, and then converting the amide to the amine using LiAlH4 and hydrolysis.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the conversion processes of acids to different organic compounds.