Question
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Draw the alcohol that is the product of the reduction of 3-methylpentanal. Draw the molecule on the canvas by choosing buttons from the Tools (for bonds), Atoms, and Advanced Template toolbars, single bond is active by default. Draw the compound that would produce 4-ethyl-3-hexanol in the presence of a nickel catalyst and hydrogen. Draw the molecule on the canvas by choosing buttons from the Tools (for bonds), Atoms, and Advanced Template toolbars. The single bond is active by default.
Explanation / Answer
PART-a
CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH2-OH------3-METHYL PENTAN-2-OL
PART-B
CH3-CH2-CH(C2H5)-C(CH2-CH3)=O--------4-ETHYL HEXAN-3-ONE
PART-C
CH3-CH=O----------------ACETALDEHYDE (OR) ETHANAL)