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On reduction with (followed by water), which of the following give a PRIMARY amine?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: C, D

The nitrile gives and acetamide gives , both primary. The N,N-dimethylamide gives the tertiary amine , and nitrobenzene gives azobenzene with LiAlH4.
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