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Which of the following is required in Stephen reaction?(a) LiCl(b) NiCl2(c) SnCl2(d) TiCl4This question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.I would like to ask this question from Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones in division Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct ANSWER is (C) SNCL2

Explanation: Nitriles are CONVERTED to respective imines with SnCl2 in the presence of HCl, which on hydrolysis gives corresponding aldehyde.



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