Chapter 17, Problem 17.40P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the product formed by the treatment of Butanal with ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ /metal catalyst should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Butanal is a compound with four carbon atoms and −CHO group.

The structure of Butanal is as follows:

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the product formed by the treatment of Butanal with ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Butanal is a compound with four carbon atoms and −CHO group.

The structure of Butanal is as follows.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the product formed by the treatment of Butanal with Tollen’s reagent should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Butanal is an aldehyde and the compound which have four carbons.

The structure of Butanal is as follows.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The structural formula for the product formed by the treatment of Butanal with ${\text{K}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cr}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}{\text{/ H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Butanal is an aldehyde and the compound which have four carbons.

The structure of Butanal is as follows.