Reducing Agents

Question 1

Outline all the compounds that H2 & a Ni catalyst can reduce

Answer 1

Alkenes -> Alkanes
Carbonyls -> Alcohols
Phenyl Nitrates -> Phenylamine

Question 2

Outline all the compounds that Sn + HCl reaction can reduce

Answer 2

Sn + HCl -> SnCl2 + H2
C6H5NO2 + 6[H] -> C6H5NH2 + 2H2O

Question 3

Outline all the compounds that NaBH4 can reduce

Answer 3

Ketones -> Alcohols (Electrophilic addition)

Question 4

Outline all the compounds that LiAlH4 can reduce

Answer 4

Ketones -> Alcohols (Electrophilic addition)
CN -> C-NH2