Chapter 12, Problem 12.14P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The product of the given reaction is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: The metal hydride reagents are good reducing agents such as ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$. They can be used to reduce carbonyl compounds, conjugated double or triple bonds and $\text{C}-\text{X}$ bond in alkyl halides and epoxides. The alkyl halides are reduced to alkanes with ${\text{X}}^{-}$ acting as leaving group and epoxide rings open up to form alcohol.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The product of the given reaction is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: The metal hydride reagents are good reducing agents such as ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$. They can be used to reduce carbonyl compounds, conjugated double or triple bonds and $\text{C}-\text{X}$ bond in alkyl halides and epoxides. The alkyl halides are reduced to alkanes with ${\text{X}}^{-}$ acting as leaving group and epoxide rings open up to form alcohol.