Problems and exercisesHydrogen, Hydrides, Boranes
1. Choosing the reducing agent
What is obtained when methyl 4-oxopentanoate is reduced with: a) NaBH4 in methanol; b) LiAlH4 in ether and then H3O+; c) H2/Pd at room temperature?
2. Hydrogen and double bonds
Which product is obtained when 4-pentenal is reduced with: a) NaBH4; b) excess H2 with Pt?