Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 66
Question: In acid medium nitrobenzene is reduced to aniline as shown in the reaction $ C_6H_5-NO_2+6[H]\to C_6H_5-NH_2+2H_2O $ The reducing agent used in this reaction is ??. [Orissa JEE 2002]
Options:
A) $ LiAlH_4 $
B) $ Sn/HCl $
C) Na/alcohol
D) $ H_2/Ni $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ C_6H_5NO_2+6H\xrightarrow{Sn+HCl}C_6H_5-NH_2+2H_2O $