1. Propose a mechanism and predict the product. NaBH4 H. МеОн

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Chapter11: Reactions Of Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitutions And Eliminations
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1. Propose a mechanism and predict the product.
NaBH4
H.
MeOH
Transcribed Image Text:1. Propose a mechanism and predict the product. NaBH4 H. MeOH
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The reducing agents, like NaBH4 and LiAlH4, react with the compound containing carbonyl group (aldehyde) and convert it into alcohol. They are a rich source of a hydride ion H-.

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