Question:
The best reagent for converting 2–phenylpropanamide into
2-phenylpropanolamine is _____.
(i) excess H2
(ii) Br2 in aqueous NaOH
(iii) iodine in the presence of red phosphorus
(iv) LiAlH4 in ether
Solution:
Option (iv) LiAlH4 in ether is the answer.