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JAMB Chemistry 2008 Question 45

Question 45

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amines

Reduction of nitroalkanes, nitrites and amides is a route for the preparation of

  1. A.amines
  2. B.alkenes
  3. C.polymers
  4. D.detergents
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Answer: A (amines)

Explanation

Reducing nitro compounds, nitriles or amides adds hydrogen to the nitrogen-containing group and produces amines (−NH2).