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Reagents that reduce nitro compounds, nitriles and amides to amines

This type of question, asked 2 times: 2021 Paper 22, 22 Jan 2025. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2021 Paper 22

    54
    The total number of reagents from those given below, that can convert nitrobenzene into aniline is . (Integer answer) I. Sn−HClSn - HCl II. Sn−NH4OHSn - {NH}_{4}OH III. Fe−HClFe - HCl IV. Zn−HClZn - HCl V. H2−PdH_{2} - Pd VI. H2H_{2} - Raney Nickel
  2. Question 2

    22 Jan 2025

    107
    Match the Compounds (List-I) with the appropriate Catalyst/Reagents (List-II) for their reduction into corresponding amines.
    List-I (Compound)List-II (Catalyst/Reagents)
    (A)R−CONH2R-CONH_{2}(I)NaOHNaOH (aqueous)
    (B)Nitrobenzene, C6H5NO2C_{6}H_{5}NO_{2}(II)H2/NiH_{2}/Ni
    (C)R−C≡NR-C \equiv N(III)LiAlH4LiAlH_{4}, H2OH_{2}O
    (D)N-Alkylphthalimide(IV)Sn,HClSn, HCl
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