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. Illustrate the reducing property of acetaldehyde with examples. |
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Answer» Hydride reacts with the carbonyl group, C=O, inaldehydesor ketones to give alcohols. The substituents on the carbonyl dictate the nature of the product alcohol. The acidic work-up converts an intermediate metal alkoxide salt into the desired alcohol via a simple acid base reaction. |
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