The applications of chromium(II) salts to the reduction of alkyl halides, unsaturated systems, epoxides, acyloxyketones, and nitro compounds are reviewed. 1. Chromium(II) Reagents 2. Reduction of Alkyl Halides 3. Reduction of Unsaturated Substances 4. Reduction of Epoxides 5. Reduction of Acyloxyketones 6. Reduction of Nitro Compounds