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Which of the following is not used to convert RCHO into RCH_{2}OH?

  • Option 1)

    H_{2}/Pd

  • Option 2)

    LiAlH_{4}

  • Option 3)

    NaBH_{4}

  • Option 4)

    Reaction with RMgX followed by hydrolysis

 

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As we learnt in

Reaction of Grignard reagent with aldehyde -

With methanol yields primary alcohol, with all other aldehydes produces secondary alcohols

- wherein

 

 Except methanal, all other aldehyde with grignard reagent produces secondary alcohol. Rest all are reducing agent which reduces RCHO to RCH2OH


Option 1)

H_{2}/Pd

Option is incorrect

Option 2)

LiAlH_{4}

Option is incorrect

Option 3)

NaBH_{4}

Option is incorrect

Option 4)

Reaction with RMgX followed by hydrolysis

Option is correct

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