The aminative reduction of an aldehyde (such as the reaction of propanal with ethylamine) can be carried out in the laboratory using which of the following reducing agents? a. LiAlH4 b. None is correct c. NaBH3CN d. NaBH4 e. BH3
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It is a reaction where an aldehyde reacts with an amine to form an imine. In this case, propanal would react with ethylamine to form an imine. Now, let's consider the reducing agents listed: a. LiAlH4 - This is a strong reducing agent commonly used for reducing Show more…
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