chpt 17 mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
NaBH4
A
only reduces ketones and aldehydes
2
Q
LiAlH4
A
reduces all carbonyls
3
Q
DIBAL-H
A
reduces esters to aldehydes
4
Q
Big D
A
reduces acid chloride to aldehyde
5
Q
Tollens
A
oxidizes aldehyde to carboxylic acid