8.9.3.1 - Reduction
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What is the product of reducing a carboxylic acid?
💡 Hint: Think about the functional group that corresponds to alcohol.
Is sodium borohydride effective for reducing carboxylic acids?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific conditions needed for sodium borohydride.
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What is the primary reagent used in the reduction of carboxylic acids?
💡 Hint: Remember the key reagent we discussed.
True or False: Sodium borohydride can reduce carboxylic acids.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes sodium borohydride different.
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Describe the potential impact of using diborane in a reaction where other functional groups are present.
💡 Hint: Think about how selective reducing agents work.
Consider a compound with both a carboxylic acid and an ester group. Which reducing agent would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the target functional group and the reactivity of your choices.
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