Which of the following can be used to prepare 2-aminopentane (pure)?
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)I and II
E)II and III

Question

Which of the following can be used to prepare 2-aminopentane (pure)? 
A)I 
B)II 
C)III 
D)I and II 
E)II and III

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

II can be used to prepare 1-pentene which can undergo hydrogenation to yield 2-pentylamine, which can then be converted to 2-aminopentane using acidic hydrolysis. III can be used to prepare 1-pentene via the dehydration of pentanol, followed by hydrogenation and acidic hydrolysis to yield 2-aminopentane. Therefore, both II and III can be used to prepare 2-aminopentane (pure).

Which of the Following Can Be Used to Prepare 2-Aminopentane