Chapter 19, Problem 19.19P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

An aldehyde or ketone that is required to synthesize the given alcohol compound by the reduction with either ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ or ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reduction of an aldehyde or ketone in the presence of a hydride like ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ and ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ forms the corresponding alcohol. The reduction of an aldehyde forms a primary alcohol and the reduction of a ketone forms a secondary alcohol.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

An aldehyde or ketone that is required to synthesize the given alcohol compound by the reduction with either ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ or ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reduction of an aldehyde or ketone in the presence of a hydride like ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ and ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ forms the corresponding alcohol. The reduction of an aldehyde forms a primary alcohol and the reduction of a ketone forms a secondary alcohol.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

An aldehyde or ketone that is required to synthesize the given alcohol compound by the reduction with either ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ or ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reduction of an aldehyde or ketone in the presence of a hydride like ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ and ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ forms the corresponding alcohol. The reduction of an aldehyde forms a primary alcohol and the reduction of a ketone forms a secondary alcohol.