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11 May, 03:24

Which of the reagents listed below would efficiently accomplish the transformation of ethyl-3-pentenoate into 3-penten-1-ol?

a. i) lialh4; ii) h2o

b. nabh4, h2o

c. h2, pd

d. two of these choices.

e. all of these choices?

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  1. 11 May, 03:26
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    Reactions of Ethyl-3-pentenoate with all given reagents are given below.

    Reaction with H₂ / Pd:

    The non-polar double bond present in Ethyl-3-pentenoate is reduced to saturated chain. This reagent can not reduce the carbonyl group.

    Reaction with NaBH₄:

    Sodium Borohydride is a weak reducing agent at compared to LiAlH₄. It can only reduce aldehydes and Ketones to corresponding alcohols.

    Reaction with LiAlH₄:

    Lithium Aluminium hydride is a strong reducing agent. It can reduce all types of carbonyl compounds to corresponding alcohols, But, it can not reduce non-polar double bonds like alkenes and alkynes.

    Result:

    The correct answer is Option-A (Highlighted RED below).
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