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The preparation of
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The carboxylic acids contain carboxylic
Aldehydes and ketones contain carbonyl
Lithium aluminum hydride and sodium borohydride are strong reducing agents. They are inorganic compounds which are used as the reducing agents in organic synthesis. They are used for the conversion of carboxylic acids, aldehydes and ketones into primary and secondary alcohols.
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