NEETChemistryAmines
Which of the following reagents is commonly used for the reduction of alkyl halides to hydrocarbons in nucleophilic substitution reactions?
Options
- ASodium iodide (NaI)
- BSodium hydroxide (NaOH)
- CSodium borohydride (NaBH 4 )
- DLithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH 4 )
Correct answer
D. Lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH 4 )
Step-by-step solution
Lithium aluminium hydride is often used for the reduction of alkyl halides to hydrocarbons in nucleophilic substitution reactions.