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The reduction of nitro compounds is most...

The reduction of nitro compounds is most preferred in the presence of

A

`Pd//H_2` in ethanol

B

Sn + HCl

C

finely divided Ni

D

iron scrap and HCI

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D
Reduction with iron scrap and hydrochloric acid is preferred because `FeCl_2` formed gets hydrolysed to release hydrochloric acid during the reaction. Thus, only a small amount of hydrochloric acid is required to initiate the reaction.
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