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Mendius reaction involves the reduction of-

A

cyanoalkanes

B

alkyl isocyanides

C

oximes

D

nitroalkanes

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Alkyl cyanides on reductionn with reducing agent `(Na//C_(2)H_(5)OH` or `LiAlH)` gives primary amines this reaction is known as mendium reaction.
`R-CN+4[H] overset(Na//C_(2)H_(5)OH)toR-CH_(2)-NH_(2)`
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