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In the reaction given below 'X' stands for:

Correct answer: A. NH2

  • A. NH2
  • B. SnCl2
  • C. Cl
  • D. NH4+Clβˆ’

Explanation

Nitro compmounds on catalytic of chemical reduction gives primary amines. Nitroarenes are reduced to primary amine arene. Typically reducing agents Fe/H+ or Sn/H+ are used.

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