Fe/HCl
Fe/HCl in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Amines & diazonium chemistry.
Overview
Fe/HCl is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Amines & diazonium chemistry
- What it does: Reduces nitro group
- Product/use: NO₂ → NH₂
Example
Nitrobenzene reacts to give Aniline.