Chapter 17, Problem 17.38P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Write a structural formula for the principal organic product formed by treating the following compound with ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

Concept Introduction:

Reduction is the process in which hydrogen is added to the compound.

${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ is a reducing agent, it behave rich source of ${\text{H}}^{\text{-}}$ ions during the reduction. The hydride ion is added to a carbonyl carbon and an alkoxide ion is formed as an intermediate which on hydrolysis forms an alcohol.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Write a structural formula for the principal organic product formed by treating with following compound with ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

Concept Introduction:

Reduction is the process in which hydrogen is added to the compound.

${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ is a reducing agent, it behave rich source of ${\text{H}}^{\text{-}}$ ions during the reduction. The hydride ion is added to a carbonyl carbon and an alkoxide ion is formed as an intermediate which on hydrolysis forms an alcohol.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Write a structural formula for the principal organic product formed by treating with following compound with ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

Concept Introduction:

Reduction is the process in which hydrogen is added to the compound.

${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ is a reducing agent, it behave rich source of ${\text{H}}^{\text{-}}$ ions during the reduction. The hydride ion is added to a carbonyl carbon and an alkoxide ion is formed as an intermediate which on hydrolysis forms an alcohol.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

Write a structural formula for the principal organic product formed by treating with following compound with ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

Concept Introduction:

Reduction is the process in which hydrogen is added to the compound.

${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}$ is a reducing agent, it behave rich source of ${\text{H}}^{\text{-}}$ ions during the reduction. The hydride ion is added to a carbonyl carbon and an alkoxide ion is formed as an intermediate which on hydrolysis forms an alcohol.