Which of the following reagents would

Question:

Which of the following reagents would not be a good choice for reducing an

aryl nitro compound to an amine?

(i) H2 (excess)/Pt

(ii) LiAlH4 in ether

(iii) Fe and HCl

(iv) Sn and HCl

Solution:

Option (ii) LiAlH4 in ether is the answer.

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