The reagent that converts a carbonyl group on a ketone to a methylene group is ________. Select one: a. LiAlH4 b. Na, NH3, CH3CH2OH c. NaBH4, CH3CH2OH d. LiAlH[OC(CH3)3]3 e. Zn(Hg), conc. HCl
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Converting a carbonyl group on a ketone to a methylene group involves reducing the carbonyl group to an alkane. This is known as the Clemmensen reduction. Now, let's analyze the given reagents: a. LiAlH4: Lithium aluminum hydride is a strong reducing agent, but Show more…
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