Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The reduction reaction should be drawn for given the starting molecule of benzaldehyde.
Concept Introduction:
Reduction reaction: This reaction involves the gaining of electrons by one of the atoms involved in the reaction, for example carbonyl compounds are reduced to primary alcohols and
(b)
Interpretation:
The reduction reaction should be drawn given the starting molecule of aliphatic ketone.
Concept Introduction:
Reduction reaction: This reaction involves the gaining of electrons by one of the atoms involved in the reaction, for example carbonyl compounds are reduced to primary alcohols and ketones are reduced to secondary alcohols.
(c)
Interpretation:
The reduction reaction should be drawn given the starting molecule of dichloro acetaldehyde.
Concept Introduction:
Reduction reaction: This reaction involves the gaining of electrons by one of the atoms involved in the reaction, for example carbonyl compounds are reduced to primary alcohols and ketones are reduced to secondary alcohols.
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