MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesChemical Reactions of Carbonyl compounds

In the above sequence X can be

A.H2/Ni

B.NaBH4✓ Correct

C.K2Cr2O7

D.Both (a) and (b)

Explanation

In the given reaction, the aldehyde is converted into alcohol, but the double bond is not attacked. So, the aldehyde must be reacted with a compound that will only reduce the aldehyde and not the double bond. Hence we can use 푁푎퐵퐻4. So, the option (b) is correct.

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