Chapter 18, Problem 29P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of both alcohol products that result from the hydride reduction of the given compound have to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Ketones contain carbonyl $\left(\text{C=O}\right)$ functional group in their parent chain and are named by adding suffix –one to the name of the parent alkane.

Alcohols contain hydroxyl $\left(-\text{OH}\right)$ functional group and are named by adding suffix –ol to the name of the parent alkane.

Ketones are reduced most readily by hydride reagents such as ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ or ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ to form secondary alcohols.