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How many of the following functional groups are generally susceptible to reduction by Sodium BorohydRedox Reactions and Volumetric Analysis Chemistry Question

Question

How many of the following functional groups are generally susceptible to reduction by Sodium Borohydride ($NaBH_4$) in an alcoholic solvent? Aldehyde, Ketone, Ester, Carboxylic acid, Acid chloride, Amide

Answer: 3

💡 Solution & Explanation

$NaBH_4$ is a highly selective, mild reducing agent. It successfully reduces Aldehydes, Ketones, and Acid chlorides to their respective alcohols. It is not powerful enough to reduce Esters, Carboxylic acids, or Amides under standard conditions.

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