Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Which reagent is most effective in converting 2-phenylpropanamide into 2-phenylpropanamine?

1.	Excess H₂
2.	Br₂ in aqueous NaOH
3.	Iodine in the presence of phosphorus
4.	LiAlH₄ in ether

Hint: It is a reduction reaction.

The best reagent tor converting 2-phenylpropanamide into 2- phenylpropanamine is LiAlH₄ in ether.

Reaction is as given below :

It is a reduction reaction in which amide is convert into amine.