Ncert Exercises & Solutions

The reagent among the following that does not reduce an aryl nitro compound to an amine is:

1. H₂(excess) / Pt

2. LiAlH₄ in ether

3. Fe and HCI

4. Sn and HCI

Hint: Strongest reducing agent didnot use

Aryl nitro compound can't be converted into amine using LiAlH₄ in ether.

When aryl nitro reacts with LiAlH₄ in ether then azobenzene is formed as product.

The structure of azobenzene is as follows:

The reactions of aryl ketone with other reagent is as follows:

Hence, option (2) is the choice.