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How do I create naphthalene 1- carbonitrile from 1- Nitro naphthalene?

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  1. By reduction nitro group to amine group using Fe (or Sn) in HCl environment.
  2. By reaction with NaNO2 and HCl to form a diazo compound (in temperature <4*C).
  3. By Sandmeyer reaction, using CuCN to form carbonitrile naphthalene.

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