Lesson 1 of 6 • 18 upvotes • 14:55mins
We discuss in the following order ~ 1. the reduction by NaBH4 (Sodium boron hydride). 2. Why it acts as a reducing agent? 3. Reaction of Aldehydes with NaBH4 in detailed mechanism. 4 Reaction of Ketone with NaBH4 in detailed mechanism. 5. why NaBH4 doesnot react with esters, acids? 6. Reaction of NaBH4 with acid chlorides. 7. Question of NaBH4 including stereoisomerism (chiral carbon).
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