Question:

$ C_6H_5 - CH = CHCHO {->[X]} C_6H_5CH = CHCH_2OH$ In the above sequence $X$ can be:

Updated On: Jul 12, 2022
  • $ {{H}_{2}}/Ni $
  • $ NaB{{H}_{4}} $
  • $ {{K}_{2}}C{{r}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}/{{H}^{+}} $
  • both [a] and [b]
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

$ NaB{{H}_{4}} $ and $ LiAl{{H}_{4}} $ attacks only carbonyl group and reduce it into alcohol group. They do not attack on double bond. $\underset{\text{Cinnamic aldehyde}}{C_6H_5 - CH = CHCHO} {->[NaBH_4]} $ $\underset{\text{Cinnamic alcohol}}{C_6H_5 - CH = CH . CH_2OH}$
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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Alcohol is formed when a saturated carbon atom bonds to a hydroxyl (-OH) group. It is an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl functional group attached to a carbon atom.

Phenol is formed when the -OH group replaces the hydrogen atom in benzene. It is an organic compound in which a hydroxyl group directly attaches to an aromatic hydrocarbon.

Ether is formed when oxygen atom bonds to two alkyl or aryl groups. It is an organic compound that has an oxygen atom that is connected to two aryl and alkyl groups.

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