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Mendius reaction involves the:

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a

reduction of aldehydes to give alcohols

b

Reduction of nitriles with sodium and ethanol

c

Oxidation of nitriles

d

Hydrolysis of cyanides

answer is B.

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Mendius reaction involves the reduction of the organic compound containing the cyanide group in the presence of an alkali metal and alcohol and results in the formation of amines.
R-CNNa+EtOHMendius reductionRCH2NH2

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