Chapter 16.2, Problem 2P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formulae of the products of the given reactions that reflect the position of the deuterium atom in each of the product are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The sodium borohydride $\left({\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}\right)$ and lithium aluminum hydride $\left({\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}\right)$ act as a hydrogen donor compound.

The sodium borohydride $\left({\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}\right)$ reduces the aldehydes and ketones to corresponding alcohols and the hydrogen atom that is bonded to carbonyl compound comes from borohydride.

The lithium aluminum hydride $\left({\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}\right)$ reduces almost all types of carbonyl compounds to their corresponding alcohols the hydrogen atom that is bonded to carbonyl compound comes from aluminum hydride