NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesPractice
Reagent(s) which can be used to bring about the following transformation is(are)
Options
- AL i A l H 4 in C 2 H 5 2 O
- BB H 3 in THF
- CN a B H 4 in C 2 H 5 O H
- Dall of these
Correct answer
C. N a B H 4 in C 2 H 5 O H
Step-by-step solution
L i A l H 4 / C 2 H 5 2 O : Reduces to esters, carboxylic acid, epoxides, aldehydes and ketones. B H 3 in T.H.F. : Reduces to - C O O H and aldehydes into alcohols but do not reduce to ester and epoxides. N a B H 4 in C 2 H 5 O H : Reduces only aldehydes and ketones into alcohols but not to others.