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QJEEM16Chee30: JEE Main 2016 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM16Chee30 Solution: Bouveault-Blanc reduction reaction involves :
Bouveault-Blanc reduction reaction involves :
Multiple Choice Options
- A Reduction of an acyl halide with H2/Pd.
- B Reduction of an ester with Na/C2H5OH.
- C Reduction of a carbonyl compound with Na/Hg and HCl.
- D Reduction of an anhydride with LiAlH4.
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Bourveault–Blanc reduction involves the reduction of esters to primary alcohols in the presence of sodium and alcohol.