Question

Reduction of acetaldehyde in the presence of red phosphorus

Answer 1

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It depends on type of reducing agents as shown in picture. Type 1 reducing agents like ni/ h2 ,others reduce carbonyl> C=O bond to alcohol> CH- OH. . while type 2 reducing agents like HI +RED P & others shown reduce >co group to >CH2 group i e carbonyl group is converted into alkane…. Example reaction of propananone conversion to propane using reducing agent HI + Red phosphorus may be seen.....

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Answer 2

Answer:

It depends on type of reducing agents as shown in picture. Type 1 reducing agents like ni/ h2 ,others reduce carbonyl> C=O bond to alcohol> CH- OH. .

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