Which of the following is required in Stephen reaction?
A
LiCl
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B
NiCl2
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C
SnCl2
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D
TiCl4
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Solution
The correct option is CSnCl2 Nitriles are converted to respective imines with SnCl2 in the presence of HCl, which on hydrolysis gives corresponding aldehyde.