MHT CET202411 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Which reagent from following is used for preparation of aliphatic aldehyde from nitriles?
Options
- ACrO ₂ Cl ₂ in CS ₂
- BCrO ₃ in acetic anhydride
- CSnCl ₂, HCl
- DCo , HCl , anhydrous AlCl ₃
Correct answer
C. SnCl ₂, HCl
Step-by-step solution
Nitrile R - C N [ (ii) H ₃ O ⁺] (i) SnCl ₂ / diil . HCl Aldehyde RCHO + NH ₄ Cl