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15. Aldehydes and Ketones
15. Aldehydes and Ketones / Reduction of Aldehydes and Ketones / Problem 10

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.


Consider the following reaction:
 Chemical reaction showing reduction of a carbonyl group with H- and H+.
True or False. The forward direction represents the reduction, and the reverse direction represents the oxidation.

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