Alkyl halides and nitroaromatics are reduced by CrCl2. The moderate electronegativity of chromium and the range of substrates that CrCl2 can accommodate make organochromium reagents very synthetically versatile.
Chromium(II) chloride is a useful reagent for reducing alkyl halides and nitroaromatics. Its moderate electronegativity and ability to handle a wide range of substrates make it highly adaptable in synthetic chemistry.