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Reducing an amide to an amine with LiAlH4: reagent or substrate

This type of question, asked 2 times: 10 May 2024 S2, 13 May 2026 S1. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    10 May 2024 S2

    92
    Identify 'A' in the following reaction: A→LiAlH4, etherEthanamineA \xrightarrow{LiAlH_4,\,ether} \text{Ethanamine}

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  2. Question 2

    13 May 2026 S1

    43
    Which of the following set of conditions is used to convert acetamide into ethyl amine ?

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