Question

For conversion of nitrile into aldehyde reagent A will be:

• A. $SOC{l}_2,H_3{O}^{+}$
• B. $DIBAL-H,H_3{O}^{+}$
• C. $RLi,H_3{O}^{+}$
• D. $RMgX,H_3{O}^{+}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $DIBAL-H,H_3{O}^{+}$

$DIBAL-H/H_3{O}^{+}$ (Diisobutylaluminium hydride) convert nitrile into aldehyde .