Question

Ketone (R-CO-R) on reduction with LiAlH4/H3O​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Although not as powerful as lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4), it is very effective for the reduction of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols. ... For our purposes, sodium borohydride is really useful for one thing: it will reduce aldehydes and ketones. In this sense it traverses one rung on the oxidation ladder.Aug 12, 2011