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The structure of the product of the following reaction is
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Sodium borohydride is a good reducing agent. Although not as powerful as lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4), it is very effective for the reduction of aldehyde and ketones to alcohols. By itself, it will generally not reduce esters, carboxylic acids, or amides. |
