7.4.1.2 - From carbonyl compounds
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What type of alcohol is produced when butanal is reduced?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of carbonyl compound.
What is the reducing agent usually used for reducing ketones?
💡 Hint: Think of a mild reducing agent.
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What alcohol results from the catalytic hydrogenation of an aldehyde?
💡 Hint: Remember the product type related to the carbonyl you start with.
True or False: Lithium Aluminium Hydride can reduce carboxylic acids to primary alcohols.
💡 Hint: Think about the strength of the reducing agent.
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Design a reaction pathway for a chosen carbonyl compound that includes reduction using NaBH4 and product identification.
💡 Hint: Visualize how the reduction changes the functional group.
Evaluate the potential hazards of using LiAlH4 compared to NaBH4 in an industrial setting.
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental conditions and safety measures needed.
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