Question

Ethanentrile into Ethanal

Hint:

DIBAL-H selectively reduces nitriles to aldehydes under controlled conditions.

Answer 1

Ethanenitrile \( CH_3CN \) can be converted to ethanal \( CH_3CHO \) using partial reduction with DIBAL-H (Diisobutylaluminium Hydride). \[ CH_3CN + \text{DIBAL-H} \xrightarrow{-78^\circ C} CH_3CHO \]