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Which reagent is used to initiate the reduction of nitro compounds...
Which reagent is used to initiate the reduction of nitro compounds with iron scrap and hydrochloric acid?
Options
- ASodium hydroxide (NaOH)
- BHydrochloric acid (HCl)
- CWater (H2O)
- DSodium borohydride (NaBH4)
Correct answer
B. Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Step-by-step solution
Hydrochloric acid is used to initiate the reaction.