Nitrogen Containing CompoundMedium

Question

Consider the following reaction.

The major product $(P)$ formed is :

Options

A.
B.
C.
D.

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: ${NaBH}_{4}$ reduces the ketone to an alcohol, then $NaOH,\Delta$ hydrolyses the lactam (amide) ring, opening it, and $H_{3}O^{+}$ work-up gives the open-chain hydroxy carboxylic-acid amine shown in option (3).]

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