Question

How is nitroethane converted into N-ethyl hydroxylamine ?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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◆ Answer -

N-ethyl hydroxylamine is obtained by reaction of Ni/H2 on nitroethane.

● Explanation -

Nitroethane on on reduction with Ni/H2 gives N-ethyl hydroxylamine. Ni acts as catalyst in this reaction.

CH3-CH2-NO2 + 2 H2 --> CH3-CH2-NH-OH + H2O

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