Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Which reagent is used to initiate the reduction of nitro compounds with iron scrap and hydrochloric acid?
ChemistryAminesNEET
Options:
  • A Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
  • B Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
  • C Water (H2O)
  • D Sodium borohydride (NaBH4)
Solution:
2225 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Hydrochloric acid is used to initiate the reaction.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.