13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds
Reducing Agent
57PRACTICE PROBLEM
When LiAlH4 reduces 3-isopropylcyclopentanone, it yields 70% cis-3-isopropylcylopentanol and 30% trans-3-isopropylcylopentanol. Show how the cis-isomer is formed to explain why the cis-isomer is preferred.
When LiAlH4 reduces 3-isopropylcyclopentanone, it yields 70% cis-3-isopropylcylopentanol and 30% trans-3-isopropylcylopentanol. Show how the cis-isomer is formed to explain why the cis-isomer is preferred.