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Moles of H atoms needed to reduce a nitro compound, nitrile or amide to an amine

This type of question, asked 3 times: 23 Apr 2025 S1, 25 Apr 2025 S2, 18 Apr 2026 S2. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    23 Apr 2025 S1

    57
    What is the number of moles of hydrogen atoms required to reduce one mole of nitroethane completely using Sn and HCl ?

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  2. Question 2

    25 Apr 2025 S2

    69
    What is the number of moles of HH atoms required for complete reduction of one mole acetonitrile?

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  3. Question 3

    18 Apr 2026 S2

    42
    What is the number of moles of hydrogen atoms needed to obtain one mole ethanamine from acetamide using LiAl H4\mathrm{LiAl\,H_4} /ether as reducing agent.

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