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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the product of reducing a carboxylic acid?
💡 Hint: Think about the functional group that corresponds to alcohol.
Question 2
Easy
Is sodium borohydride effective for reducing carboxylic acids?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific conditions needed for sodium borohydride.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary reagent used in the reduction of carboxylic acids?
- Sodium Borohydride
- Lithium Aluminium Hydride
- Alcohol
💡 Hint: Remember the key reagent we discussed.
Question 2
True or False: Sodium borohydride can reduce carboxylic acids.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about what makes sodium borohydride different.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Describe the potential impact of using diborane in a reaction where other functional groups are present.
💡 Hint: Think about how selective reducing agents work.
Question 2
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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