Question

Which of the following will give secondary amine on reduction? Select the proper choice from the given choices.
(A) Ethane nitrile
(B) Ethyl cyanide
(C) Nitro ethane
(D) Ethane isonitrile

Answer 1

So, reduction of ethyl isocyanide gives diethyl amine. ... Hence ethyl amine can be prepared from nitroethane by ... Secondary amines give oily nitroso compounds.