Aromatic Aldehydes Ketones and Acids - Result Question 7
8. The major product of the following reaction is
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 8. (d)
Solution:
- DIBAL-H (Diisobutylaluminium hydride) is a reducing agent with formula $\left[\lambda-Bu_2AlH\right]$. At ordinary temperatures, nitriles give imines which are readily converted to aldehydes by hydrolysis whereas lactones are reduced directly to aldehydes.
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