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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids2 Marks
Question
Write balanced equations for the following conversions:
(a) Cyclopropane carboxylic acid to cyclopropylmethanol.
(b) Acetyl chloride to benzyl methyl ketone using dialkyl cadmium.
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Answer

a. Cyclopropane carboxylic acid to cyclopropyl methanol:
Strong reducing agent like lithium aluminium hydride or diborane reduces cyclopropane carboxylic acid to cyclopropyl methanol.
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b. Acetyl chloride to benzyl methyl ketone using dialkyl cadmium:
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