Question

what is Stephen reduction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Alkyl nitriles on reduction with stannous chloride and hydrochloric acid in dry ether give corresponding imine hydrochlorides which on acid hydrolysis, give corresponding aldehydes. This reaction is known as Stephen reaction.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Solution. Alkyl nitriles on reduction with stannous chloride and hydrochloric acid in dry ether give corresponding imine hydrochlorides which on acid hydrolysis, give corresponding aldehydes. This reaction is known as Stephen reaction.