Question

how many compounds with molecular formula C5H10O may be reduced with NABH4to a primary alcohol
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Answer 1

Answer:

5

Explanation:

NABH4 is a source of hydride (H-) and the reaction begins with the addition of hydride to the carboxyl to the aldehyde. Upon addition of acid, the oxygen is protonated to give the neutral primary alcohol.

Hence, number of compounds is 5 with formula C5H10O to reduce with NABH4 to alcohol.