Aldehydes and Ketones - Reduction of A & K Flashcards
1
Q
What can aldehydes and ketones be reduced to ?
A
primary and secondary alcohols respectively
2
Q
How do you reduce and aldehyde or Ketone?
A
NaBH4
3
Q
What is the mechanism for which aldehydes and ketones turn into primary or secondary alcohols?
A
Nucleophillic Addition
4
Q
Write the equation to turn an aldehyde to primary alcohol
A
Aldehyde + 2[H] —> Primary alcohol
5
Q
Write the equation to turn a ketone to a secondary alcohol?
A
Ketone + 2[H] —->secondary alcohol
