Question

In the following reaction, identify the product A and B:

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Hint:

LiAlH4 is a strong reducing agent that reduces carbonyl groups to alcohols, and H2/Pt is used to hydrogenate alkenes or reduce carbonyl compounds further.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The reaction involves the reduction of cyclohexanone using $\text{LiAlH}_4$, which reduces the carbonyl group to a hydroxyl group, resulting in compound A. The hydrogenation of A with $\text{H}_2/\text{Pt}$ reduces the double bond, forming compound B, a cyclohexane derivative.