Reduction of carbonyl compounds
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Reduction with NaBH₄ or LiAlH₄ in a suitable solvent converts aldehydes to primary alcohols and ketones to secondary alcohols.
A reaction in which the organic compound gains hydrogen, with NaBH₄ used in aqueous or alcoholic solution.
Topics that use Reduction of carbonyl compounds
- Carbonyl compounds (OCR A-Level)
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