15. Aldehydes and Ketones
Reduction of Aldehydes and Ketones
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
The addition of a hydride ion (H-) and a proton (H+) results in the reduction of a carbonyl group. The elimination of H- and H+ from an alcohol results in the formation of a carbonyl group. For the following reaction:
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Identify the atom of the carbonyl where the hydride ion is added. Explain.
The addition of a hydride ion (H-) and a proton (H+) results in the reduction of a carbonyl group. The elimination of H- and H+ from an alcohol results in the formation of a carbonyl group. For the following reaction:
Identify the atom of the carbonyl where the hydride ion is added. Explain.