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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define nitrile and give an example.
💡 Hint: Nitriles have a carbon triple bond to nitrogen.
Question 2
Easy
What is the formula for the reduction of a nitrile?
💡 Hint: Focus on the change from the cyano group to the amine.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does RCN reduce to when hydrogen and a catalyst are applied?
- RCH3
- RCH2NH2
- RCOOH
💡 Hint: Think about the functional group change.
Question 2
True or False: Amides can be reduced to primary amines.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the reduction reaction for amides.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a synthetic pathway starting from an alkyne, detailing how you would produce an amine through the reductions of both a nitrile and an amide.
💡 Hint: Think about the functional group changes at each stage.
Question 2
Explain how you would conduct a reduction experiment of a nitrile in the lab, detailing the methods and safety precautions necessary.
💡 Hint: Consider the equipment and setup required for hydrogenation.
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