Aldehydes and ketones are good electrophiles. Identify the reagent which is expected to add reversibly to the carbonyl group of an aldehyde or ketone.

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Chapter23: Carbon: Not Just Another Element
Section23.4: Compounds With A Carbonyl Group
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Aldehydes and ketones are good electrophiles. Identify the reagent which is expected to add
reversibly to the carbonyl group of an aldehyde or ketone.
A) CH,CH,Li
B) CH3CH₂OH
C) CH3CH₂OCH₂CH3
D) NaBH₂
Transcribed Image Text:Aldehydes and ketones are good electrophiles. Identify the reagent which is expected to add reversibly to the carbonyl group of an aldehyde or ketone. A) CH,CH,Li B) CH3CH₂OH C) CH3CH₂OCH₂CH3 D) NaBH₂
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