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Chapter 13, Problem 13.39

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Each of the following alcohols can be prepared via reduction of a ketone or aldehyde. In each case, identify the aldehyde or ketone that would be required. OH (a) OH (b) OH (c) OH (d)

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QUESTION:

Each of the following alcohols can be prepared via reduction of a ketone or aldehyde. In each case, identify the aldehyde or ketone that would be required. OH (a) OH (b) OH (c) OH (d)

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(a) The first compound is a primary alcohol. We know a variety of methods that could be used to add hydrogen across the aldehyde double bond, as long as the carbon skeleton is in place.

                                             

                                         

Using this aldehyde in a reduction reaction would produce the desired material.

 

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