Tin, HCl purpose

[novafan3000]

Is the point of using Sn (s) and hcl during the conversion of nitrobenzene to analine to donate electrons? Why else is this needed? Thanks guys much love.

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[dmf2682]

Is the point of using Sn (s) and hcl during the conversion of nitrobenzene to analine to donate electrons? Why else is this needed? Thanks guys much love.

Hey sport, I don't think we need to know this for the mcat, aromatic stuff shouldn't be on there. Whenever I see metal catalyst in organic though, I think electron transfer.

 

[orgohacks]

Is the point of using Sn (s) and hcl during the conversion of nitrobenzene to analine to donate electrons? Why else is this needed? Thanks guys much love.

Sn/HCl is used to reduce nitro groups to amines. That's the only time you'll see it in your typical intro course sequence. Probably not so important for the MCAT.