CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
200
You visited us 200 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Suggest reaction mechanisms for the formation of given product.
205903.png

Open in App
Solution

In the given reaction the carboxylic carbon is reduced to the aldehydic group and the double bond remain unaffected.
Thus, here DIBAl-H (Di-isobutyl aluminium hydride) is used as a reducing agent which only attacks carbonyl carbon and the double bond remain unaffected.

977150_205903_ans_d615d80430a447088a3fcb329c62b10b.png

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction to Carbohydrates
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon