Re: TOJC:Alcohols by reduction of carbonyl compounds

ennennd@plu.edu
Thu, 12 Dec 1996 16:53:21 -0800 (PST)

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Jolene, I think this statement is refering to the sodium borohydride. As
soon as the all the hydrogen is off boron then that molecule will not
react anymore. So the NaBH4 ( or 3) attacks another ketone. At least
that is how I read it. hope this helps, hope its correct.

nate

On Tue, 10 Dec 1996, Jolene wrote:

> Hi! I was wondering if someone could help me with part of 11.3. Right
> after the mechanism is shown for the reduction of a ketone, it says "these
> steps are repeated until all hydrogen atoms attached to boron have been
> transferred". What are they being transferred to? I just don't see
> anywhere for them to go since the alcohol is already formed. Any ideas?
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