Chemistry · Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
When 1,1-diphenyl-2-propanone is reduced using lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4) to form 1,1-diphenyl-2-propanol, what is the correct choice and sequence of reagents 'a' (reduction step) and 'b' (work-up step)?
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- 1a = LiAlH4 ; b = diethyl ether, H2O
- 2a = LiAlH4 in diethyl ether ; b = H2O✓
- 3a = LiAlH4, H2O ; b = diethyl ether
- 4a = LiAlH4 ; b = diethyl ether
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a = LiAlH4 in diethyl ether ; b = H2O
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