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Edexcel IAL Chemistry 19.4 preparation of primary aliphatic amines

The direct evidence is focused: choose the nitrile with the same carbon chain as the target amine and reduce it with lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(III).

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry YCH11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • Identify the nitrile that gives a target primary amine after reduction.
  • Choose lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(III) rather than Sn/HCl for nitrile reduction.
  • Draw or name nitrile intermediates in an aliphatic amine preparation route.

19.4—Understand, in terms of reagents and general reaction conditions, the preparation of primary aliphatic amines: i question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Amines may be prepared by the reduction of nitriles.
Identify the nitrile and the reducing agent used to prepare butylamine.
□ A
□ B
□ C
□ D

Table for Question 19.4—Understand, in terms of reagents and general reaction conditions, the preparation of primary aliphatic amines: i question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Chemistry A2
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