question_answer 30)

  In order to prepare a 1° amine from an alkyl halide with simultaneous addition of one  group in the carbon chain, the reagent used as source of nitrogen is............. (a) Sodium amide,                                           (b) Sodium azide, (c) Potassium cyanide, KCN                                         (d) Potassium phthalimide,

Answer:

                  (c) Cyanides on reduction gives 1° amines with a  group, i.e.,