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mcat_premed3832
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 Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:24 am Post subject: Reduce Carboxylic Acids |
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Yes, using NaBH4 will just make hydrogen gas and a salt of the carboxylic acid. So you are right that it will not reduce. In fact, here is a great summary of the reactions you are responsible for:
www.goldstandard-mcat.com/organic-chemistry-mechanisms/
But don't worry, the AAMC would not try a question to test if you memorized such a subtlety but good pick up. |
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