The reagent NaBH4 acts as an ____ 1. H+ (hydride), 2. H- (hydride), 3. H+ (proton), 4. H- (proton) delivery agent. In a reaction with NaBH4 and methanol, the carbonyl (C=O) carbon atom of a ketonre is reduced or oxidized? to give 1. ether 2. alcohol 3. alkane 4. aldehyde 5. an ester product?

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The reagent NaBH4 acts as an ____ 1. H+ (hydride), 2. H- (hydride), 3. H+ (proton), 4. H- (proton) delivery agent. In a reaction with NaBH4 and methanol, the carbonyl (C=O) carbon atom of a ketonre is reduced or oxidized? to give 1. ether 2. alcohol 3. alkane 4. aldehyde 5. an ester product? 

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The reagent NaBH4 acts as an
carbon atom of a ketone is
to give
delivery agent. In a reaction with NaBH4 and methanol, the carbonyl (C=O)
◆ product.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1 The reagent NaBH4 acts as an carbon atom of a ketone is to give delivery agent. In a reaction with NaBH4 and methanol, the carbonyl (C=O) ◆ product.
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