13.3.3 - Reduction of Nitriles and Amides
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Define nitrile and give an example.
💡 Hint: Nitriles have a carbon triple bond to nitrogen.
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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What does RCN reduce to when hydrogen and a catalyst are applied?
💡 Hint: Think about the functional group change.
True or False: Amides can be reduced to primary amines.
💡 Hint: Recall the reduction reaction for amides.
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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.
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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