9.4.3 - Reduction of nitriles
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What group is present in nitriles?
💡 Hint: Look for the functional group description.
Is the product of nitrile reduction a primary amine?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during reduction.
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What is the primary product of reducing a nitrile?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of functional group transformation.
Is lithium aluminium hydride a reducing agent?
💡 Hint: Think about its common uses in reduction reactions.
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How would you predict the reaction yield when reducing benzonitrile with catalytic hydrogenation?
💡 Hint: Consider the stability of the nitrile and conditions.
Discuss potential safety hazards associated with using LiAlH4 for nitrile reduction.
💡 Hint: Focus on the properties of the reducing agent.
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