Reduction of Vanilin What is the limiting reagent in this reaction? Is it ok to use Lithium Aluminum hydride instead of sodium borohydride? why/why not? Why are the temperature specification very important for the reaction. Explain What is the percent yield of the reaction? show your claculations in detail. Predict the proton NMR of the product.

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Reduction of Vanilina

Reduction of Vanilin
  1. What is the limiting reagent in this reaction?
  2. Is it ok to use Lithium Aluminum hydride instead of sodium borohydride? why/why not?
  3. Why are the temperature specification very important for the reaction. Explain
  4. What is the percent yield of the reaction? show your claculations in detail.
  5. Predict the proton NMR of the product.
Compound
Weight (g)
Melting Point (C)
Vanillin (starting
3.8
81-83
material)
Vanillin Alcohol
2.619
113
(product)
Sodium Borohydride
0.452
400
Transcribed Image Text:Compound Weight (g) Melting Point (C) Vanillin (starting 3.8 81-83 material) Vanillin Alcohol 2.619 113 (product) Sodium Borohydride 0.452 400
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