In the given reaction: CH2=CH−CHO→CH2=CH−CH2OH in the presence of X, what will be X:
A
H2/Ni/∆
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B
Pt/H2
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C
Na(BH)4
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D
H2Wilkinson Catalyst
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Solution
The correct option is C Na(BH)4 NaBH4 reduces only carbonyl group and has no effect on other reducing groups. LiAlH4 also reduces only carbonyl group but if the compounds are α,β− unsaturated carbonyl compounds then the double bond also undergoes reduction.