Ketone Flashcards

1
Q

What are the product(s) formed when ketones are reacted with NaBH4?

What type of reaction is this?

A

Forms SECONDARY ALCOHOLS

Reduction

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What are the product(s) formed when ketones are reaced with HCN (NaCN/H+)?

What is the mechanism?

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Forms HYDROXYNITRILES

Nucleophilic addition

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