To convert alkyl halide to primary amine we use:

KCN followed by LiAlH₄

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Methanal

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Ethanoic acid

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The correct option is A
KCN followed by LiAlH₄

For converting alkyl halides into primary amines having one carbon atom more than the parent alkyl halides, we use KCN followed by LiAlH₄.

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