Asked by Kalene St. Jean on Sep 27, 2024
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The reagent which converts a carbonyl group of a ketone into a methylene group is ________.
A) Na, NH3, CH3CH2OH
B) LiAlH4
C) NaBH4, CH3CH2OH
D) Zn(Hg) , conc. HCl
E) LiAlH[OC(CH3) 3]3
Carbonyl Group
A functional group found in organic compounds, consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O), characteristic of ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and esters.
Methylene Group
A bivalent functional group (-CH2-) consisting of a carbon atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
LiAlH[OC(CH3)2]3
A chemical compound used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, often referred to as Lithium Aluminium Hydride.
- Describe the conversion of carbonyl groups to methylene groups using specific reagents.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the conversion of carbonyl groups to methylene groups using specific reagents.
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