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Question

How do lithium aluminum hydride and stannous chloride function in the synthesis of aniline from nitro groups?

Accepted Answer

They reduce nitro groups to form aniline.

Answer

They oxidize nitro groups to form nitroso compounds.

Answer

They dehydrate nitro groups to form nitriles.

Answer

They catalyze the polymerization of nitro groups.