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1. The oxidation of a secondary alcohol will give a ketone as a product, but the oxidation of a primary alcohol risks no
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1. The oxidation of a secondary alcohol will give a ketone as a product, but the oxidation of a primary alcohol risks not to give the desired aldehyde. Explain why that is the case. 2. a. LiAlH4 is one of the most powerful reducing agents. What structural modifications could you suggest in order to decrease its reducing power? b. Knowing that LiAlH4 is a stronger reducing agent than NaBH4, explain why you used NaBH4. Illustrate with the mechanism.