Consider the sequence: Methyl chloride () is heated with to yield X. X undergoes total reduction with to yield Y. Y is treated with a cold mixture of and to yield Z. Identify Z.

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Consider the sequence: Methyl chloride ($CH_3Cl$) is heated with $KCN$ to yield X. X undergoes total reduction with $LiAlH_4$ to yield Y. Y is treated with a cold mixture of $NaNO_2$ and $HCl$ to yield Z. Identify Z.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. (X). Reduction of X with (Y, Ethanmamine). Primary aliphatic amines react with to form unstable diazonium salts that rapidly collapse into carbocations, catching water to yield ethyl alcohol (Z).

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