16. Chemical Equilibrium
Le Chatelier's Principle
16PRACTICE PROBLEM
Amines can be prepared from carbonyl compounds via reductive amination. The intermediate formed in the reaction is called imine. The following reaction illustrates a synthesis of an amine via reductive amination using sodium cyanoborohydride (NaBH3CN):
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In order to increase the formation of the intermediate in the reaction, which of the following changes can you do based on Le Chatelier's principle?
Amines can be prepared from carbonyl compounds via reductive amination. The intermediate formed in the reaction is called imine. The following reaction illustrates a synthesis of an amine via reductive amination using sodium cyanoborohydride (NaBH3CN):
In order to increase the formation of the intermediate in the reaction, which of the following changes can you do based on Le Chatelier's principle?