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by Jatro
Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Chemistry forum
Topic: Trying to figure out reaction mechanism for reduction of nitro group.
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Re: Trying to figure out reaction mechanism for reduction of nitro group.

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After the oxygen gives its pi electron to nitrogen, the positive charge moves to oxygen and this molecule is still positive.
by Jatro
Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: Chemistry forum
Topic: Trying to figure out reaction mechanism for reduction of nitro group.
Replies: 4
Views: 2517

Re: Trying to figure out reaction mechanism for reduction of nitro group.

I think that there’s a problem with charge in the first step.
How can a neutral compound become negative after getting a proton?
If H is not a proton but a hydride, how can a negative oxygen attack a negative hydride?