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Which of the following would not be a good choice for reducing an aryl nitro compound to an amine?(a) H2/Pt(b) LiAlH4-ether(c) Fe and HCl(d) Sn and HClI got this question during an interview.This intriguing question comes from Preparation of Amines in section Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (B) LiAlH4-ether

Easiest explanation: Lithium aluminium hydride is a reducing agent but does not REACT with nitro compounds. Instead it REDUCES nitriles to give CORRESPONDING primary amines.



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