The best reagent for converting 2-phenylpropanamide into 2-phenylpropanamine is

Options

A. excess `H_(2)`
B. `Br_(2)` in aqueous NaOH
C. iodine in the presence of red phosphorus
D. `LiAlH_(4)` in ether

Answer

D

Explanation

`underset("2-Phenylpropanamide")(C_(6)H_(5)-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)H-CONH_(2) overset(LiAlH_(4)//Ether)to underset("2-Phenylpropanamine")(C_(6)H_(5)-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)H-CH_(2)NH_(2))`