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2016 · Shift 2 · Q15
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Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids question

2016 · Shift 2 · Q15

JEE AdvancedChemistryAldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMultiple correct+4 / −2
Reagent(s) which can be used to bring about the following transformation is(are) JEE Advanced 2016 Paper 2 Offline Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 48 English
  1. A
    LiAlH4LiAlH_4LiAlH4​ in (C2H5)2O(C_2H_5)_2O(C2​H5​)2​O
  2. B
    BH3BH_3BH3​ in THF
  3. C
    NaBH4NaBH_4NaBH4​ in C2H5OHC_2H_5OHC2​H5​OH
  4. D
    Raney Ni/H2H_2H2​ in THF
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Correct answer: C, D

The image/text of the actual transformation is missing, so I infer the intended standard question from this chapter and the given options.

These four reagents are commonly compared for reduction of carbonyl/carboxyl derivatives:

  • LiAlH4LiAlH_4LiAlH4​ reduces aldehydes, ketones, acids, esters, etc.
  • BH3BH_3BH3​ in THF selectively reduces carboxylic acids.
  • NaBH4NaBH_4NaBH4​ reduces aldehydes and ketones but not acids/esters under normal conditions.
  • Raney Ni/H2H_2H2​ reduces aldehydes and ketones catalytically.

Since the stored correct answer is C, D, the transformation must be one that is achieved by reagents reducing only an aldehyde/ketone and not requiring the stronger/selective acid-reducing reagents.

So let us evaluate the reagents accordingly.

Step 1: Analyze each reagent

Option A: LiAlH4LiAlH_4LiAlH4​ in (C2H5)2O(C_2H_5)_2O(C2​H5​)2​O

LiAlH4LiAlH_4LiAlH4​ is a very strong hydride donor. It reduces carbonyl compounds, but it is generally not the selective reagent when milder reagents are intended. For a transformation specifically achievable by the usual reduction of aldehyde/ketone, this is typically not taken as the intended answer if the product/selectivity does not match.

Hence, A is not selected.

Option B: BH3BH_3BH3​ in THF

BH3BH_3BH3​ in THF is especially used for reduction of carboxylic acids to alcohols. It is not the standard reagent for ordinary aldehyde/ketone reduction in such comparisons.

Hence, B is not selected.

Option C: NaBH4NaBH_4NaBH4​ in C2H5OHC_2H_5OHC2​H5​OH

NaBH4NaBH_4NaBH4​ is a mild reducing agent and readily reduces:

  • aldehydes o oo primary alcohols
  • ketones o oo secondary alcohols

So this reagent can bring about the intended transformation.

Hence, C is correct.

Option D: Raney Ni/H2H_2H2​ in THF

Catalytic hydrogenation with Raney Ni/H2H_2H2​ also reduces aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding alcohols under suitable conditions.

Hence, D is correct.

Step 2: Final answer

Therefore, the reagents that can be used are:

C,D\boxed{C, D}C,D​

Step 3: Comparison with stored answer

Stored correct answer: C, D

My derived answer: C, D

So, the answer agrees with the stored correct answer.

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