Chapter 16.5, Problem 4P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equation that shows the formation of $3-\text{methylpentane}-1,5-\text{diol}$ from a dicarboxylic acid is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The lithium aluminum hydride $\left({\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}\right)$ reduces almost all types of carbonyl compounds to their corresponding alcohols the hydrogen atom that is bonded to carbonyl compound comes from aluminum hydride

The $\text{1,5-diol}$ can be made by hydrogenation or reduction of $\text{1,5-dicarbonyl}$ compound.