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reagents
reagents
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Reduction Reagent Selection
Tip
NaBH₄: aldehydes & ketones only. LiAlH₄: everything (aldehydes, ketones, esters, acids, amides). DIBAL at -78°C: ester → aldehyde.
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reagents
Octet / Study Tips
reagents
Reduction Reagent Selection
NaBH₄: aldehydes & ketones only. LiAlH₄: everything (aldehydes, ketones, esters, acids, amides). DIBAL at -78°C: ester → aldehyde.
reagents