This metal and lithium form a stronger hydride source than sodium boro•hydride.
A compound containing two atoms of this element forms a di•iso•butyl complex with nitriles, which is then hydro•lyzed to an aldehyde during aqueous workup. An alloy of this element and nickel are treated with a strong base to create Raney nickel. This metal is bonded to four hydrogen atoms in an agent that reduces almost any carbonyl group to an alcohol. This metal and lithium form a stronger hydride source than sodium boro•hydride. Either iron or this element's (*) chloride is used as a catalyst in the Friedel-Crafts alkyl•ation because its three-plus ion is a good Lewis acid. For 10 points, name this element that is located below boron on the periodic table, and which has atomic number 13 and symbol Al.
A compound containing two atoms of this element forms a di•iso•butyl complex with nitriles, which is then hydro•lyzed to an aldehyde during aqueous workup.
aluminum [or aluminium; or Al until it is read] &lt;Garg&gt;