what-is-the-primary-purpose-of-using-raney-nickel-in-the-reduction-of-thioacetal

Question

What is the primary purpose of using Raney nickel in the reduction of thioacetals?

Accepted Answer

To convert thioacetals to alkanes by breaking C-S bonds.

Answer

To convert thioacetals to ketones.

Answer

To oxidize thioacetals to carboxylic acids.

Answer

To reduce thioacetals to alcohols.