When acetaldehyde () is subjected to reduction using lithium aluminium deuteride () followed by an aqueous workup with standard water (), what is the major organic product formed?

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When acetaldehyde ($CH_3CHO$) is subjected to reduction using lithium aluminium deuteride ($LiAlD_4$) followed by an aqueous workup with standard water ($H_2O$), what is the major organic product formed?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. The reduction of a carbonyl group by involves the nucleophilic attack of a deuteride ion () on the carbonyl carbon, forming an alkoxide intermediate (). Subsequent hydrolysis with provides a proton () to the oxygen, yielding .

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