(a)
Interpretation:
To draw the structural formula for an
Concept Introduction:
Generally an aldehyde or ketone reduced to give the corresponding 1° or 2° alcohol. There are several types of reducing agents such as Pd /H2, NaBH4, LiAlH4 etc.
Mechanism for NaBH4 reduction explained below.
(b)
Interpretation:
To draw the structural formula for an aldehyde or ketone that can be reduced to form given alcohol.
Concept Introduction:
Generally an aldehyde or ketone reduced to give the corresponding 1° or 2° alcohol. There are several types of reducing agents such as Pd /H2, NaBH4, LiAlH4 etc.
Mechanism for NaBH4 reduction explained below.
(c)
Interpretation:
To draw the structural formula for an aldehyde or ketone that can be reduced to form given alcohol.
Concept Introduction:
Generally an aldehyde or ketone reduced to give the corresponding 1° or 2° alcohol. There are several types of reducing agents such as Pd /H2, NaBH4, LiAlH4 etc.
Mechanism for NaBH4 reduction explained below.
(d)
Interpretation:
To draw the structural formula for an aldehyde or ketone that can be reduced to form given alcohol.
Concept Introduction:
Generally an aldehyde or ketone reduced to give the corresponding 1° or 2° alcohol. There are several types of reducing agents such as Pd /H2, NaBH4, LiAlH4 etc.
Mechanism for NaBH4 reduction explained below.
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