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Which one of the following on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride yields a secondary amine ?

A

Methylisocyanide

B

Acetamide

C

Methyl cyanide

D

Nitroethane.

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The correct Answer is:
A

Methylisocyanide on reduction with `LiAlH_(4)` gives dimethylamine, which is a secondary amine.
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    C
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    D
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