Question

How azobenzene is formed by using the reagent lithium aluminium hydride?

Answer 1

Lithium aluminium hydride, commonly abbreviated to LAH, is an inorganic compoundwith the chemical formula LiAlH4. It was discovered by Finholt, Bond and Schlesinger in 1947.[2] This compound is used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, especially for the reduction of esters, carboxylic acids, and amides. The solid is dangerously reactive toward water, releasing gaseous hydrogen (H2). Some related derivatives have been discussed for hydrogen storage.

Lithium aluminium hydride





NamesPreferred IUPAC name

Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(III)

Systematic IUPAC name

Lithium alumanuide

Other names

Lithium aluminium hydride

Lithal
Lithium alanate
Lithium aluminohydride
Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate

Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(III)

Identifiers

CAS Number

16853-85-3 

14128-54-2 (2H4) 

3D model (JSmol)

Interactive image

AbbreviationsLAHChEBI

CHEBI:30142 

ChemSpider

26150 

ECHA InfoCard100.037.146EC Number240-877-9

Gmelin Reference

13167

PubChem CID

28112

11062293 (2H4)

11094533 (3H4)

RTECS numberBD0100000